Monthly Archives: June 2011

Natural Muscle Relaxants An Overview

Prior to the development of drug-based muscle relaxants, people have been using natural remedies to alleviate muscle spasms and soothe stiff joints. These natural muscle relaxants are often herbs and common plants that provide the same effect as drug-based relaxants … Continue reading

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What Causes Heel Pain

A common cause of heel pain is the heel spur, a bony growth on the underside of the heel bone. Heel spur syndrome is the best known heel problem, but plantar fasciitis is the most frequently encountered cause of heel … Continue reading

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Muscle Spasms & Muscle Knots

A spasm is an unexpected, violent and involuntary contraction of muscle or group of muscles accompanied by sudden burst of pain which is generally harmless but may interfere with function. It produces involuntary movement and distortion but ceases after a … Continue reading

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Common Causes of Lower Back Pain

A large portion of the American population experiences mild to severe back pain over their lifetime. The tendency of experiencing lower back pain may increase with age, the majority of sufferers are aged 60 and above. This pain would not … Continue reading

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Can Heel Pain Be Cured

Most heel pain goes away in a short period of time, either on its own or after treatment. Without treatment the pain will usually spread around the heel. Treatments that are used to reduce heel pain seem to bring only … Continue reading

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