Wellness 4 Life

Can Someone Have More Pain Depending on the Weather?

The answer is: Yes!  I’ve talked to a number of people over the years where this was the case.  I used to know someone who actually got a migraine headache when a storm was coming.

           

What exactly happens?

 

Gravity pushes down, and your spine and discs compress slightly.  This slight compression causes nerve pressure and we get a symptom.  It’s only a tiny bit so maybe it affects the sinuses and causes a headache in the front of the head.  Maybe you already have a knee with some damage and a very slight pressure change cause some pain there?

           

Keeping your spine and joints healthy may help to prevent this occurrence.  We all sit a lot and using something like the “sitback rest”, keeps our back in good alignment and prevents pain.

Another Hidden Cause of Spine Pain!

            We often think of our neck or back pain being due to a trauma, or repetitive motion, or bad genes, and on and on.  Most of these aggravating factors or causes are either out of our control or a physical trauma.      

            Often, however, our neck pain may be aggravated by or brought on by chemical factors.  What I mean is toxins in the body that hinder healing or disrupt organ or tissue function. 

             A problem in an organ or system in the body can trigger what I call a reflex subluxation in the spine.  In other words, irritation to an organ in the body can actually cause misalignments in the spine and therefore nerve pressure. 

            This being said, try to avoid obvious toxins to the body which include smoke, poor water, pesticides, medications over a long period of time.  I only named four, but there’s many more.  Here’s some tips I recommend- if you have chlorinated water, drink bottled spring water.  Avoid a lot of processed foods and avoid medications over long periods of time.  Wash and dry fresh fruits and vegetables and avoid soaps, perfumes, and detergents with lots of additives and extra chemicals.  

I'm on Trip, and I Have Serious Back Pain?

Sometimes when you're away from home back pain can be difficult. One must focus on keeping the back loose when you wake up, and make sure you have the optimal sleep position, not to mention being cautious in between those times. 

 

At night, try a pillow under the knees to reduce back tension.  Put one between the legs when on your side.  When you are acute (in other words, really hurting), try your best to get rest.  This is the first priority and if it means sleeping in the recliner, do it!

In the morning let the hot shower soak on the sore part of your back for a few extra minutes in the morning.  Use some ice to that area at the end of the day.  Ice is an all-natural anti-inflammatory.

During the day be especially careful with the activity you're doing. Even if your back feels fine now, take it easy for that day to ensure good healing.