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 BACK PAIN
Dr. Meschino
Type + Cause Functional or mechanical. Poor posture, strains, whiplash or sprains restrict the spine’s natural flexibility, causing pain by irritating the surrounding nerves. Explore the mind-body connection to stress through emotions: chemicals associated with emotion connect to receptor sites on the spine causing tension. This misaligns the spine, restricts movement and creates pain.
Manage + Prevent Adjustments release tension +
re-align the spine to make it pliable. Network Spinal Analysis (NSA), a breath and body movement technique, relieves body stressors. Exercise, correct posture, stretching tight areas and good eating habits reduce tension. Avoid inflammation-causing food sensitivities. |
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Dr. Perez
Type + Cause Mid-back. Over-stressed or poorly-functioning organs. Eating near bedtime overworks the stomach and spleen, activating digestive organs, causing the corresponding reflex in the back to act up. In the morning, you feel achy and stiff.
Manage + Prevent Eat lightly, between 4 and 6 p.m. Acupuncture deals with pain, but using herbal teas or supplements can regulate internal organ functioning and dislodge imbalance. Each treatment is tailor-made, according to diet, lifestyle and physical activity. |
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Dr. Taylor
Type + Cause Lower back or lumbar. Overusing or straining a muscle.
Manage + Prevent Ice a mild muscle strain. Nutraceutical combinations may help; consult with a ND. Reduce red meat consumption: the arachidonic acid triggers an ‘inflammatory pathway’ response. Lift heavy objects close to the body, knees bent. Avoid shoveling snow until muscles warm up. |
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HEAD PAIN
Dr. Meschino
Type + Cause Tension and migraines. Tension in the upper neck irritates the nerves. With migraines, blood vessels contract and expand which results in a pounding headache.
Manage + Prevent A ‘splitting headache’ is a mind-body metaphor for an emotional conflict, feeling pulled in two directions.
Behavioural management techniques along with NSA will assist. Incorrect desk postures flatten the banana-shaped curve of the neck. To normalize the curve + relieve pressure, lay with a rolled towel under the neck. Stretch the neck and shoulders regularly. |
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Dr. Perez
Type + Cause Migraines, cluster, stress. Everyone’s response to food triggers is unique. Women who eat poor-quality chocolate and/or drink diet sodas often have migraines. A major culprit, aspartame, can’t be processed by the liver and is turned into formaldehyde. It remains circulating in the bloodstream, causing all kinds of problems.
Manage + Prevent Massage the fatty muscle point between the thumb and base of the index finger (this corresponds to large intestine). Stimulate each hand for three to five minutes to release endorphins + enkephalins (natural painkillers); this alters pain signals to the brain. Minimize refined sugars, caffeine drinks + avoid aspartame.
Dr. Taylor
Type + Cause Migraines, menstrual cycle, tension or referred-pain. A combination of stress, eating poorly, irregular bowel movements, lack of sleep, excess caffeine or dehydration.
Manage + Prevent Uncover the root cause to establish a personalized treatment and behavioural changes. For migraines, use feverfew tea or magnesium (consult your ND first if you take medication). Rule out triggers including food sensitivities. | |
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NECK + SHOULDER PAIN
Dr. Meschino
Type + Cause Waking up stiff. Sleeping on stomach, head turned to one side contorts and locks the neck. Computer work restricts movement.
Manage + Prevent NSA patients develop the ability to use breath + movement
to manage spinal tension and stress, addressing the true cause of pain. If you carry the ‘weight of the world’ on your shoulders, find the root cause. Acute: massaging affected area passively engages movement; adjusting the vertebrae relieves pressure. Regular exercise + proper sleeping posture on side or back + stress-management
improves mobility. newdirectionsinhealth.net |
of Canadians reported at least one episode of moderate to severe pain over the previous three months.
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Dr. Perez
Type + Cause Discomfort in this area is common: from shoveling, hammering, working at a computer. Neck pain is from poor posture – holding a phone between the ear and shoulder.
Manage + Prevent A hot shower or Epsom salt bath. Stretch 10 minutes every hour to increase blood flow to the muscles and reduce pain. Rotate your head from side to side and reach arms above your head then down to your sides. Rotate hands to increase wrist flexibility. amatsu.ca
Dr. Taylor
Type + Cause High point of the shoulder, radiating to the back of the neck. Poor posture from sitting in front of a computer screen that’s too high or low. Extreme stress puts the body in a ‘fight or flight’ response, contributes to tension.
Manage + Prevent Heat a bean bag pillow and place around your neck or use topical herbs and salves. Get regular exercise, massage and practice good sleep posture. provital.ca H&L
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