Back Pain Fixes

Different Kinds of Upper Right Back Pain Treatment Can All Help

Andrew — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:58:30 +0000

Back pain can negatively affect our daily lives regardless of where it’s located. Whether it’s upper back pain, lower back pain or upper right back pain, it can still be very intense. You can have acute or chronic back pain, but chances are there is some sort of treatment for whichever type is bothering you.

The most common type of back pain is lower back pain, but many people also suffer from upper back pain on one side or the other or both. If you suffer from upper right back pain, there is upper right back pain treatment that your doctor will recommend depending on what your back symptoms are. The purpose of the upper back is to support the neck and upper body. Upper right back pain can be from misuse of your back, strain or an injury. The main causes of upper back pain are joint malfunction and irritation of the muscles. Although many different things may cause upper right back pain, these are the two main causes.

The main causes of joint malfunction are injury to the joints or strain to the back. This malfunction can occur on the left or right sight of the upper back. There are different forms of upper right back pain treatment for joint malfunction. Although at one time a source of controversy, chiropractors can work with and manipulate the upper back to loose up the muscles and get them in the order they were originally. A physical therapist or osteopathic doctor will also be able to help with your upper right back pain treatment.

In addition to the physical therapy and manipulation, your doctor will probably prescribe ant-inflammatory drugs to help with the pain. This part of the upper right back pain treatment is usually together with the therapy.

Muscular irritation is usually not caused by injury or strains like joint malfunction. Irritated muscles usually occur from poor muscle strength, lack of physical activity or poor posture. Upper right back pain treatment usually is also chiropractic care of physical therapy. The physical therapist will help to strengthen your muscles and give you stretching exercises for at home. The stronger your muscles become the less upper back pain you will have. A massage therapist is also very helpful in relieving the pain in your upper right back. Acupuncture is another very successful method of upper right back pain treatment. If the pain in your upper right back is severe, your doctor may give you pain relievers to take along with the therapy.

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Your Questions About Lower Back Pain

Andrew — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:05:12 +0000

Mandy asks…

What does cramps and lower back pain mean?

For the past two weeks or so I have been having really bad cramps and lower back pain on my right side sometimes the pains goes down to my thigh. At first I thought I could be pregnant but the home pregnancy test keeps coming out negative. Could these still be a sign of pregnancy?

Andrew answers:

It could be. I had the same problem a month ago and when i went to take the test i took one it came out negitive then i took one yesterday morning and one this morning and they came out possitve it is possible that its just to early right now i knw that waiting is hard but wait a few more weeks and take another one and just incase the pain gets worst go straight to your dr or the ER I just depends on where it is and good luck

Lizzie asks…

Is Lower Back Pain and Frequent Urination a Side Effect of the Pill?

Lower Back Pain and Frequent Urination a Side Effect of the Pill? Has anyone had this Side effect!? Along with Breasts Heavy and Tingly? Dizzy? And Nausea? Shaky? I think i might be having a BAD reaction! Or the Pill didn’t work! And I’m Prego!
Oh and I have Been Cramping for 3 Days! 5 days Away From my Next Expected Period!
I didn’t Know Breasts Being Heavy And Tingling was a Sign of a Bladder or Kiddney Infection , Good to KNow! Ha!

Andrew answers:

Um…..i hate (unless it is a good thing but guessing that your on the pill you dont want this to happen) to tell you this but some of the things you just said sound like symptoms to a pregnancy. You should go get a pregnancy test.

Robert asks…

What are some ways to relieve lower back pain?

Any good stretches or sleeping positions?? I’m not looking for medicines, just things I can do to relieve the pain. I don’t know why, but my lower back is extremely sore and uncomfortable. Any thoughts?

Andrew answers:

Some people sleep on their back, and put a pillow under your knees. Personally i think sleeping on your side would feel better, and put a pillow between your knees.

Also, heat should be soothing–use a heating pad, or hot water bottle. They sell thermacare wraps in stores, which you peel off the strip and stick it on your lower back. They warm up and stay warm for up to 8 hours, which is nice to be able to have on at work/school.
Although you do not want medicines–if the pain is muscular (which it probably is), ibuprofen is an antiinflammatory, and will help.
Best wishes

Mark asks…

I am experiencing lower back pain near the buttocks?

I am experiencing lower back pain near the buttocks since 3 months. can u suggest something? iam eating a lot of chicken these days..
could it be a possible cause of the back pain?
please suggest some remedies.

Andrew answers:

A super thick overlapped crotch seam in denims made the nerves mad in low back.

Betty asks…

How should I adjust my saddle to prevent lower back pain?

My road bike fit perfectly, except that the saddle wasn’t bottom friendly. Since I’ve installed a new saddle (which is great for my bottom) I’ve been getting lower back pain after about half an hour of riding. The change of seat is obviously the problem. What should I do? Move it forward, back? Tilt up or down (it’s level now). Higher? Lower?

Please don’t tell me to use a different seat, I have a variety of butt problems and this seat solves them all.

Thanks!

Andrew answers:

I would respectfully defer to the bicycle professional. Recommendations here would be pure speculation, as we can’t see you on the bike. Hands on will count in this case.

You can read about it at http://www.sheldonbrown.com .

Edit: Caution: Nosing up the saddle from horizontal -on a road bike- may cause sever testicle pain — depending on degree of rise.

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Upper Back Pain Exercise and Other Treatments to Relieve Pain

Andrew — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:45:53 +0000

When people experience upper back pain, many believe that any type of movement or exercise will aggravate their condition making the pain worse, so they choose bed rest or a minimum amount of movement. The truth is that upper back pain exercise and movement often helps reduce pain faster because they are a natural stimuli. Bed rest and inactivity cannot provide a long-term solution for preventing or alleviating back pain the way regular, gradual, progressive upper back pain exercise can. The reason exercise helps is because it helps repair and nourish spinal structures, reduce stiffness, and keeps your back strong, flexible, and healthy.

Hot and cold treatments are effective in treating back pain, along with upper back pain exercises. Cold packs are very effective in relieving upper back pain and reducing back inflammation, especially for the first couple of days after suffering modest back pain. Apply an ice pack to the affected area for fifteen or twenty minutes, making sure the cold does not damage your skin. Leaving it on too long could cause frostbite or other problems. Repeat the ice pack treatment approximately once every hour. Heat treatments are very effective for treating muscular pains in the upper back, neck and shoulder areas but you should not use them on swollen areas. Apply a heating pad, covered hot water bottle, or microwave heat wrap to your upper back to bring relief. The blood flow increases due to the heat, which then delivers extra oxygen and nutrients to the back injury and helps speed up your recovery.

Upper back pain exercise is not the only way to help relieve pain. There are numerous methods for relieving upper back pain naturally so chances are you will find one that is just right for you. Massage therapy is an alternative to upper back pain exercise and many people find massage therapy treatment very positive and effective. Massage therapy helps improve muscle tone, blood circulation and helps prevent muscular atrophy from inactivity or illness. Many patients that choose massage therapy over upper back pain exercise find that they are experiencing more joint flexibility, reduced stress, and a sense of well being.

There are several forms of massage such as thee Swedish massage and Sports massage. A Swedish massage is very relaxing and helps lessen upper back pain by improving circulation, relieving stress and tension, and relaxing your muscles. The massage therapist uses kneading movements and long strokes to help your upper back. Sports massage therapist’s use finger pressure and deep, hard, slow strokes, which helps loosen contracted tendons and muscles. Upper back pain exercise, massage therapy or other methods could help bring you relief from pain.

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Your Questions About Google Scholar

Andrew — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:05:13 +0000

Thomas asks…

How do plant cells repair themselves?

I am doing a science fair project on the ability of plants to regenerate after damage from wind and wind blown sand. How do plant cells repair themselves after damage? Any links you could recommend would be of great help. I can not find much information on this topic online searching “google scholar” and other science journals.

Andrew answers:

Http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/R/Regeneration.html

Jenny asks…

Where can I find information about homeschooling?

I’m doing a research project on home schooling in the United States. I am looking at the history of home schooling, why parents choose to homeschool, laws regulating homeschooling and academic success/achievement of children who are/were homeschooled. Obviously I need scholarly articles. I checked two databases already, ERIC and google scholar and found quite a few articles, but I still need more. If you could tell me about some articles and studies (must be scholarly and peer-reviewed) and/or include links that would be wonderful.

Thanks!

Andrew answers:

Well, I don’t know of any article databases, but I am pregnant and plan to homeschool my child for a variety of reasons. Are you able to contact any people in your area for interview and include that in your project? When I was trying to decide if it was right for my family, I googled a lot of information that did not come from articles but did come from state and local government websites. Would any of that be helpful? I do know that all of the laws regarding homeschooling vary on a state-by-state basis, so many of the scholarly articles available will either have basic information that is universal or info that only pertains to the area of the author. Good luck!

George asks…

How do I change the search engine preference on my iPad?

A pop up popped up and I wanted it out of the way, it ended up changing my search engine to yahoo and honestly yahoo sucks as a search engine for the types of searches I make. I need google scholar

Andrew answers:

On your iPad, go to Settings >> Safari and under the General section, select Search Engine. Here, you can change the default search engine back to the one you need.

Linda asks…

Is the Pew Research Center considered a scholarly article?

I used Google scholar and it gave me a research paper from the pew research center. Is this considered a scholarly article? It says it’s not peer reviewed.
but the authors are research specialists and interns

Andrew answers:

No they are not.

Joseph asks…

where to find sources for a scientific paper on sea lions?

I’m writing about california sea lion social behavior. I’m on the discussion part of my paper and i’m having an impossible time finding any information. I’ve tried google scholar but almost everything needs to be purchased. any ideas?

Andrew answers:

There are a lot of scientific databases out there that provide access to journal articles, but it all depends on if you have access to these. Do you work at a place that may have access to them, or study at a learning establishment that does?
If you do not have access to these scientific data bases just try google scholar and type in the appropriate search terms (all depends on what you want to know about sea lions) and look at the free access papers. You should have access to the articles with a separate link to the right of the main link.

If you don’t know what google scholar is or where it is, its a search engine that only returns results for scientific literature, and you will find it on the “more” drop down menu on the google toolbar.

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Your Questions About Google Translate

Andrew — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:05:14 +0000

Paul asks…

Who can recommend me online translation other than google translate?

I always used google translate to translation, but l found sometime the translation is wrong. Anyone have better option for online translation

Andrew answers:

NEVER EVER rely on any online “translators”, they ALL are very inaccurate and UTTER RUBBISH, in fact so bad that no-one should never call them “translators” in the first place, let alone use them. Please do the translation offline using dictionaries or ask a native speaker/professional human translator do the work for you!

Chris asks…

Have you ever messed with Google translate for fun?

The question pretty much explains itself,have you ever joked around with Google translate?

Andrew answers:

So many times! Once we wrote really bad things into it, called my brother off of an anonymous number, then played her speaking to him. He fell for it!♥♥♥

Sandra asks…

How to translate these two sentences to Japanese? I used google translate, but the sentences sound funny?

Please translate these sentences to Japanese. Thanks

1. I came here last friday
2. I was in Tokyo for one week

Andrew answers:

1.先週の金曜日にここに来た。
２．東京に一週間いました。

Michael asks…

Help Translating From Spanish/ No Google Translate Please?

What does “Como sao todos os nossos belos amigos nao falam Ingles esta fazendo?” mean? Please only translate if you know Spanish. No google translate or any other kind. Thank you.

Andrew answers:

Portuguese

How are all our beautiful friends, non speak English, what’s happening with that?

Linda asks…

Do you think that google translate is good for my story?

I’m writing a story that has magic and spells. The spells would be one words or short phrases like when i put in “slow down time” and translate to latin it comes up as “Retardo Tempus” is this accurate for my story? I’m not planning to write long sentences in latin only one word or short phrases.
Thanks

Andrew answers:

Do not tust Google for anything in Latin. Both ‘Retardo tempus’ and “Tempus retardo’ are gibberish.

What exactly do you want to say? Are you telling time to slow down, or do you mean ‘to slow down time’?

Slow down, Time1 – As a command to Time – Retarda, Tempus!

To slow down time = Tempus retardare.

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Your Questions About Upper Back Pain

Andrew — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:05:13 +0000

Charles asks…

been having a lot of upper back and neck pain, what type of mattress should i get?

my mattress is 8 years old and i just got home from college for the summer, as soon as i started using it i started having upper back pain when i woke up and neck pain when i turn my neck

what kind of mattress would help with this?

Andrew answers:

Whatever mattress is most comfortable for you and your body type

don’t be fooled by those “temper-pedic” bs mattresses

those kind could or could not be the best mattress for you, it depends entirely on your body

so actually lay down in the mattress and find one that is comfortable for your back, and that will be the best mattress you can get

don’t be fooled by salesmen tricks and gimmicks. Just cuz you can bounce on a mattress and not spill a glass of wine doesn’t mean its the best mattress for you

Donald asks…

how can you get rid of upper back pain fast?

back hurts from writing all these papers.
are there any yoga positions.. or things, tricks i can do to stop the acute pain?

Andrew answers:

Work on better posture
sit upright and make sure your arms form between 45 – 90 degree angles

Lizzie asks…

Upper back pain in shoulder blade area?

I got a upper back pain in my shoulder blade just a couple of hours ago. I have a mild case of Autoimmune Hepatitis, chronic liver disease. I don’t think it’s associated with that but can upper back pain in the shoulder blade area be due to sitting in a hard wooden chair hunched in front of a desk/computer for several hours non-stop?

Andrew answers:

Lets say you were sitting at a desk all day hunched over doing work. This can put a large strain on your upper back, the vertebra of the upper back are not made to be bent over constantly like that. This part of the spine is more rigid and created to support a persons weight and also to protect internal organs. If your back is not held in an upright position the muscles around the spine become strained on its own.

John asks…

What position can I sleep in that will alleviate upper back pain the most?

I think maybe on my back would be the best. Is there another position you’ve used or know about?

Trying to rest my severely painful back before a 10hour day tomorrow of work.

Thanks so much!

Andrew answers:

Try lying on your back with something to elevate your legs. That is supposed to staighten it out more and help relieve tension. Don’t know if it will rid the pain overnight, but it might help. Don’t stress or worry anymore than you have to either.

Ruth asks…

How can I releive upper back pain if I can’t afford a masseus or find someone to massage me?

I play lacrosse and I just had a 5 hour session yesterday and my back muscles, especially the oens in between my shoulder blades are in such a huge knot!!! I can’t even raise my arms above my head!

How can i releive it?

Andrew answers:

There is a yoga position that will help. Lie on your back, pull your knees up to your chest, wrap your arms around them, and start rocking gently back and forth from your shoulder blades to your tailbone.
See if there is a massage school or chiropractic college nearby you, they offer massages at a discounted rate, given by students. This would be a good idea to go to weekly, since you are involved in very active sports. It will help you keep from hurting anything seriously..
The Epsom salt bath is a good idea too…

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Childrens Physiotherapy for Early Intervention

Andrew — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:03:18 +0000

Childrens physiotherapy is a broad term used to cover therapy given to a child age eighteen or younger. A physiotherapist, or physical therapist, is involved with a child from birth on upwards. Infants, toddlers and children may see a physiotherapist for any number of reasons, including those that are not caused by a physical illness or disorder.

Just as adults occasionally need assistance to diagnose, treat and heal for certain physical ailments, childrens physiotherapy is necessary for problems that may arise in adolescents. Bone breaks and fractures, knee surgery, sprained ankles, and shoulder injury all can affect a child as much as an adult. Unlike adults, a child’s body is constantly growing, constantly changing. Therefore, physical therapy needs to be adjusted to keep children motivated and to lessen their fears of failure.

While childrens physiotherapy does include the examination, diagnosis and treatment of illness, diseases, defects and disorders, physiotherapists are also concerned with a child’s natural growth development, motor skills, nutrition, emotional and mental well being.

Pediatricians have an interest in studying childrens physiotherapy to help catch early childhood conditions. They check the child’s developmental skills, such as when a newborn shows an ability to use neck muscles to raise his or her head. How early or late an infant learns to sit up and walk according to national averages gives physiotherapists clues to development of the child’s bones, muscles, and organs. The rate at which a child develops and other physical factors tells a doctor whether or not he or she should suggest physical therapy to the parents.

Some areas involved in childrens physiotherapy include speech and language therapy, limited chest therapy, orthopedic therapy, and massage. Physical therapists work with children of any age. Exercises, mobilization and joint manipulation, safe stretches, and posture education are all subjects a physiotherapist brings to a child. They also know techniques and methods to help children cope with Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis, spinal injuries, headaches, allergies, muscle weakness, Multiple Sclerosis, Dyspraxia (brings about clumsiness), and Down Syndrome among many more diseases and disorders effecting children today.

Qualified and skilled physiotherapists may use manual therapy, such as massage, to help alleviate pain and relax muscles. They may bring in equipment, such as ultrasound, to relieve pain and swelling without the use of drugs, narcotics or injections. They are also more inclined to teach parents different methods and techniques to help their child when a physical therapist is unavailable.

Childrens physiotherapy encompasses many forms and is essential to child development. From bones, muscles and tendons, to respiratory and circulatory systems, a child will benefit from seeing a physiotherapist throughout his or her lifetime.

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Your Questions About Google

Andrew — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:05:13 +0000

Donna asks…

google?????

do you think the word google means somthing nasty?

like this.

mark googled janet last night.

maybe its just me.

but tell me what you think?
there are a lot of sick answers on here
THE REASON I;M ASKING THIS CUZ I WATCH THIS MOVIE CALLED YOURS MINE OURS, AND IT GOT ME THINKING ABOUT THE WORD GOOGLE

Andrew answers:

Hahahaha thats funny Lasey lol!

But seriously I had no idea it was used like that…lol

I really dont know why people come up with things like that but I think it sounds wrong and perverted…

Just ignore those dumb idiots on here..

Mandy asks…

google???????

does anyone know where you find those google things?

for example:vannessa
did you mean:best friend?

plz help me

=]]
thx

<3333
one of these things

but i wuz wondering if there another website with those
sorry wrong link
http://s155.photobucket.com/albums/s287/jean_henniger/?action=view¤t=jeann.jpg

Andrew answers:

Www.Google.com and click I’m feeling lucky or if your looking for side gadgets go to win customize.com and on the right side panel of the website there should be Google widgets. I think that’s what your looking for.

Joseph asks…

google??????????????????

is google really a number with 100 0′s in it?

Andrew answers:

Nope
google is a search engine, it is not a number

googol IS a number and it is very big

Linda asks…

Google………..???

how do i delete my account on google i dont want it any more
help

Andrew answers:

1. Login to your account
2. Click the Edit link next to the My Services list. On this page, you can delete your account.
3. Confirm your account deletion. You’ll need to check these two options: ‘Yes, I want to delete my account,’ and ‘Yes, I acknowledge that I am still responsible for any charges incurred due to any pending financial transactions.’ (Please be assured that you can safely select the latter option if you haven’t used any of Google pay services or if you have no pending financial transactions related to these services.)

Sandra asks…

google????????????????????????

how do i google myself i Tryed googling myself and nothing happend i couldent find myself

Andrew answers:

Well sometimes if you are to young they wont put you on their and if you really want to find you self go to ancestry.com and look yourself up and it will say your name if you are old enough but if you do you will have to pay to see all the info on you

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Your Questions About Google Docs

Andrew — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:05:12 +0000

Chris asks…

How do I send an Excel Graph to Google Docs?

I have made a graph in Excel and I need to put it in Google Docs. Copy and Paste doesn’t work so what should I do?

Andrew answers:

Find the folder with the same name as the file and open the folder.
The figures have been saved as gif files, and image that web browsers can read.
Rename each gif appropriately: figure1.gif, figure2.gif, etc. Number the figures as they will be numbered in the report, not the way Excel numbered them.

If that doesn’t work then you’ll have to re create the graph in Google Docs

Daniel asks…

How do I find out google docs space I have left?

I have a google docs account and want to find out how much space is left in the account and also how do I pay for more space to expand

Andrew answers:

Click the cog icon, choose settings and you will see “You are currently using xxx MB (x%) of your xxx MB.
Only stored files (.PDF, .DOC, .JPG, etc.) count towards your storage limit. Google Docs formats don’t use up your storage space. ”

Click “Need more space? Upgrade storage” to buy more space.

Helen asks…

Can i move videos on google docs to youtube?

Can i move videos on google docs to youtube?

Andrew answers:

No but you can put youtube videos on google docs

follow these instruction

Log into your Google Docs account. Open the presentation you want to insert the video into or create a new presentation. Type an introductory phrase or video description in the title and subtitle fields. Reformat or resize the fields to make room for your video.

Click on the “Insert Video” menu on the Google Docs toolbar. You will be presented with a window containing a search field. The “Insert Window” button will be inactive because you haven’t selected a usable video to insert.

Enter a search phrase to help locate your video from the YouTube website. The window will list all videos matching that match the search phrase.

Check the box next to the video (or videos) you want to insert. The “Insert Video” button will become active. Click on the “Insert Video” button. Your video(s) will be inserted on overlaying windows.

Size the video window by dragging the corner squares. You can make the video window any size you want without interfering with playback. The triangle in the bottom corner allows you to play the video. Click the square to stop playback.

Hope this help.

Thomas asks…

What is your least favorite thing about Google docs?

What is your least favorite thing about Google docs?

Andrew answers:

Why the sudden spam of “What is your least favorite thing about ?”

And, I’ve only ever used GDocs once, but in that short time, I found I didn’t like the layout, it was way too messy.

Linda asks…

whats the website to enter a student portal on google docs?

i have a google docs that uses my id number but i cant find the website i know it had my high school district in it but i dont remember how it went and i need to go on it for i have a final. i already tried the normal google docs it doesnt work.

Andrew answers:

It depends on your school, so I would check with your teachers or tech support at your school.

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Your Questions About Pregnancy Back Pain

Andrew — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:05:15 +0000

Laura asks…

Is it normal to have upper back pain during pregnancy?

i am 30 weeks pregnant and my upper back hurts badly. I have not experienced this before. My lower back has hurt previously but not to this extent. Should I be worried that I am in labor or is this just normal pregnancy issues.

Andrew answers:

Ask your doctor. I’ve ached all over. I’m no expert, and I’m 37 weeks with my first baby (and this is my first pregnancy), but I know I have had upper back pain, as well as lower back pain. I woke up unable to move at all from being in severe pain a couple weeks ago from neck to heel. I’m fine now, but i’d check with your doctor to make sure youre okay.

Paul asks…

How to prevent and relieve back pain during pregnancy?

I am 22 weeks pregnant and feel pain in my lower back … Talking to my doc he suggested using Support Belts .. Does any one of can help me giving some more details on using support belts or any other exercise to be down to ease down the pain ….. I think as my belly would grow it would increase as well .. please suggest …

Andrew answers:

They make maternity belts that they sell at Babys R us, they run about 15 dollars and it saved my back during my last pregnancy. Mine was velcro so you could adjust it whenever you need to. It worked wonders for me, so I would definately invest in one ASAP!!! As far as preventing it I wish I could help on that one!!

Thomas asks…

Has anyone had constant back pain in EARLY pregnancy, but it was normal?

I am going to take a pregnancy test in two more days, but I can tell you right now I am almost 100% positive I am pregnant, I already have multiple symtpoms. The thing is I would be 3 weeks today, and for the past week everyday my back has been hurting. Its not severe, its just annoying, and its a slight pain. But its constant, is that normal?

Has this happened to anyone before?

Andrew answers:

It happened to me and then got worse. I saw a chiropractor to ease mine, but I think in general aches and pains are common. Good luck with your pregnancy test!

Joseph asks…

when to call the doctor for back pain during pregnancy?

i know back pain is normal, but this feels crampy, like my period is about to come on and it get stronger every so often, but not consistently. like it will be every 10 then 15 then 5 then 20 etc….. the pain also kinda generate towards the front. i seriously can not remember my contractions from when i gave birth to my son, but i do remember i had back pains the night before my water broke with him. also it is way too early for me to give birth, i am only about 25 weeks.

Andrew answers:

I experienced similar pains with my first son, went to the dr because i was so scared and the Dr told me that my baby was laying on my sciatic nerve ( the baby thought it was comfy!) and to have someone massage the area and the baby would move, of course the baby moved, but only for about 30 minutes or so then go right back to that area, i spent most of my pregnancy like that. But by no means am i telling you to ignore it, you should still contact your dr and be examined. It could be something more serious. Best of luck to you and congrats!!!

Mark asks…

What are some things that you can do to relieve back pain during pregnancy?

My back is killing me right now. I can’t seem to get comfortable. It hurts the worst when I am sitting, though if I lay in a position too long, it hurts then as well (I had a hard time sleeping last night). It’s a little uncomfortable when I am standing. Any ideas to help relieve it?

Andrew answers:

Try the ace or thermacare heat things that stick to your skin. They work miracles. I have the same problem and started putting them on yesterday afternoon…no pain yet. Its amazing.

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Your Questions About Google Books

Andrew — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:05:15 +0000

Carol asks…

Can you recommend any good books that I can find on Google books to read online?

Full view…thanks

Andrew answers:

Most e-books on line have to be purchased, I think. However…get a library card from your local one and you can sign into their website and read ebooks all day long! Good reading!

Jenny asks…

how do i cite a book from google books, in apa format?

its an actual book. google just lets me preview some chapters.
so do i cite it like an online resource? or like an actual book?

here’s the book…

http://books.google.com.ph/books?id=3dNYDPVRXG8C&hl=en

thanks.

Andrew answers:

I would cite it like an actual book since thats what it is. Its not like an online journal or something like that. Since its the actual text from the book when you cite it no one will be able to tell u accessed it on google.

Joseph asks…

As the book “Collins Class Submarine Story” (see Google Books) discusses, were the business relationships?

being intentionally damaged ? Does this intersect with your own experience ? Or is the book purely satirical ?

Andrew answers:

Yes, questions about the Collins Class Submarine Project plague my every day!

James asks…

how to download free books from google books?

would like to download some technical computer books from google books

Andrew answers:

Http://www.kat.ph/usearch/computer/?categories[]=books

Steven asks…

How can I print onlinbe books found on Google books?

Hi Folks,
Many thanks for your assistance in getting some online books.
I got some at the Google online books site, but I cannot print them.
Please guide on ways to print them.
God bless

Andrew answers:

Just thought I’d mention something.

I had a look at a book I was waiting for delivery of on google and about half of it was missing from the website (possible copy right protection issues?).

So it may not be worth printing it in the first place. Also this may cause issues with copy rights again.

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The Many Cures for Sciatica Pain

Andrew — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:32:03 +0000

Many times when people are having problems with their sciatica nerve all they care about is relieving the pain and finding a cure for it. However, in order to find cures for sciatica pain you must first find the cause of it; which may be a number of things!

Today, as more and more people are having problems with their sciatica nerves acting up and becoming painful, there are also more cures for sciatica nerve pain. In fact, there are many different types of cures that people are now using, however; it all depends on what type the person wants.

One of the main problems with the cures for sciatica pain is that many times it is not a permanent cure. In fact, a lot of the cures for sciatica pain that people try using are only for a certain length of time or they are unsure of what exactly it will do for the pain as well as for the body.

Because many people are not sure if the cures for sciatica pain are a permanent or temporary solution, they are choosing to use all natural products, so that it will not harm the body at all. However, many people would prefer to skip over any type of natural/herbal remedies (as they believe they don’t work) and go directly to a physician or doctor. When visiting a doctor, they are in hopes of getting pain medication to get rid of the pain.

Another way many people try to find cures for sciatica pain is by using mind and body exercise techniques. In fact, two of the best ways to work the mind and body together is by using Yoga or Pilates. Yoga and Pilates has been very beneficial to many people, both healthy and sick. Besides Pilates and yoga, many people are beginning to take self-mobilization classes as well. During the self-mobilization classes, people are taught to relieve their stress and pain through their minds and not their bodies. One of the best ways for people to get rid of sciatica pain is by doing natural exercises. In fact, exercises will not only help reduced if not get rid of completely the sciatica pain, but it will also help the rest of the body to get into shape, which is definitely a good thing! Along with doing different types of exercise, it is also very important that the muscles be properly stretched, as well. Many times when the muscles aren’t stretched, it will cause more pain and damage to the sciatica.

Whether you are trying to find a cure that is 100% natural or you are going to a doctor for a cure, it is definitely worth trying everything that is suggested; as it may take away the pain! Sciatica pain is definitely one pain that you do not want to have!

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Your Questions About Google Scholar

Andrew — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:05:14 +0000

Lizzie asks…

Does anyone know what Google Scholar is?

What benefits does it have? Can you utilise it for SEO purposes? Any information you can give me would be really appreciated.

Regards

Andrew answers:

Google Scholar is a search engine specifically meant for searching literature based docs. If you are dealing with online books or something related to literature, it can be useful from the SEO perspective.

Helen asks…

Google scholar is annoying me?

Are there any alternatives?

Andrew answers:

Scopus.. CiteSeerx.. ISeek.. BASE these r just some…

Sharon asks…

Please help! What is the difference between a research based article and a non research based article?

What is the difference between a research based article and a non research based article? I have to find a article that is research based but I am have difficulty understanding the difference between the two. Can someone please FULLY explain the difference to me! On Google scholar are those ALL research based articles? When can I find a research based article? Do all research based articles have to be peer reviewed?

Andrew answers:

A research based article is going to cite references and other documentation, opinion, or studies. A non research based article will just be an article written from someone’s experience or opinion.

Steven asks…

Could someone help me find a scholarly article about the Amanda Knox case?

That covers how poorly handled it was from the prosecutor to jurors to police misconduct, that led to her wrongful conviction? I can’t seem to find the right article I’m looking for on Google Scholar. :[ Thanks!

Andrew answers:

All documents and details of the case are available for download here:

http://perugiamurderfile.org/

Mark asks…

I need help with research – searching for article about Open Access to Advanced Placement Classes?

Open access as in, should schools accept students into AP classes without posing any requisites? I am debating against open access to AP classes, but I must find a peer edited source, journal, article, etc. to prove my points. I’ve been searching for about an hour and I can’t find any papers relating to this subject without having to pay fees for them! Can someone please lend me a hand or direct me to a more reliable search engine to articles other than Google Scholar? Thanks.

Andrew answers:

You should talk with at reference librarian at your public library. Some libraries and some states provide online access to scholarly articles for people who have library cards. Sometimes they can get you copies of journal articles through interlibrary loan.

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Your Questions About Back Pain Relief

Andrew — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:05:13 +0000

Donald asks…

Do you have a good relief for back pain?

I hurt my back when I was sixteen (three years ago) at my first job (had to lift things, wasn’t given any training etc) and instead of getting better it is now far worse. Some mornings it takes me about half an hour to be able to straighten up and when I lean over to do hoovering or leaning over a desk it can bring tears to my eyes when I try to stand up again.

Have you had any miracle cures? I can’t go to a doctor as the appointments are hard to get and you have to – eugh, you know. There are nurses for this on a monday afternoon and nurses for that on a wednesday morning and it’s very complicated and a total waste of time.

Andrew answers:

I’m a chiropractor, so – have you ever been to a Chiropractor? There are great ones in England. You may have to pay some yourself but at least you’ll get a lot for your money,. Also, what do you do for exercises? Won’t get better without those. Sounds like you have more than normal problems in your back – time to take care of it.

Lizzie asks…

chronic back pain relief?

im 19 and i have had chronic back pain for 3 years now and its getting worse all the time. im constantly weak and my hips and knees also hurt a lot especially when im walking around and going up stairs etc.

i have to take tramadol, co codermol 30/500 and diclofenac sodium at the maximum dosage every day and they make me really sick

i have been through both physio and hydrotherapy and its done nothing for me…even made it worse and when i went to see the rhumatologist she sent me back to physio. she said that she thinks that my spine at the bottom is more curved than it should be.

She doesnt want me to have pain killing injections because they only offer short term relief

my bloods were normal, as was my mri scan

is there anything else i can try to help ease the pain?

Andrew answers:

Have you tried ESI’s(Epidural Steroid Injections)? I have had them numerous times for my chronic back pain. They are given by an anesthesiologist and usually your pain management doctor prescribes them. You can choose to either have them done in office, or go to a surgery center and have some mild anesthesia that will make you comfortable for the procedure, but not “put you under”. They work for me and last about 3 months at the most.

You should ask your pain management doc about them.

Steven asks…

Hurt back any ideas for pain relief?

I pulled a bunch of muscles in my back from an accident on a trampoline, i can not bend or pick anything up. Is it a good idea to go to the chiropractor or just wait it out? And do you have any ideas for pain relief?

Andrew answers:

Chiropractors can do wonders for back pain. They cannot prescribe pain medications (or anything else), but they can give helpful treatments so you won’t need any. If you just need immediate pain relief go to the E.R. And you might be sent home with some painkillers.

Thomas asks…

What is a good way to relief back pain?

my spine hurts and its sore to touch. It has been bothering me for a while is their any stretch or anything to make it feel better

Andrew answers:

Here are links to the best back relief info on the web

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/chronic-pain/AR00017

http://www.uclahealth.org/body.cfm?id=477&oTopID=47

http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/guide/pain-management-back-pain

Ken asks…

Has anybody had any success with Jesse Cannone’s back pain relief strategies?

Andrew answers:

No, not really. I have found that the simple things work the best. Just heat, stretching in the pool, and inversion tables.

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Your Questions About Google Translate

Andrew — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:05:13 +0000

Donna asks…

What is a better program to use instead of Google Translate, so that I can translate English to Chinese?

Right now I’m learning Mandarin with a friend and when I don’t have him around I’ve been using Google Translate to continue learning on my own. The thing is he just explained to me that Google does A LOT of bad translations from English to Chinese, so I was wondering if anybody new a better program that I could use? I really want to learn Mandarin as quick as possible so any help would be greatly appreciated

Andrew answers:

These webs are informative:

http://www.chinese-tools.com/learn/chinese

http://www.nciku.com/

http://www.yellowbridge.com/

Lizzie asks…

When is google translate Inaccurate in Spanish?

I am in Spanish 2 and my teacher keeps telling people not to use an online translator. So far google translate has done everything correct, including the conjugations! Can someone give me examples where google translate is inaccurate?

Andrew answers:

Google translate is NOT a person who knows what you mean in a sentence.
It is pretty good in translating single words, but does not correct grammar, tenses, etc.
Vocabulary is also tricky, an example which is relevant to Spanish and English. Let’s use the word “just” as an example. It can mean “fair”, or it can mean “precisely, “only”, or “merely”, that’s four different meanings. You have the same thing in Spanish. Any computerized translation will normally translate and give you the first translation. The program does NOT take into account the CONTEXT of your sentence.
Also, it does not take into account the masculine or feminine articles.

It is rather entertaining, and funny to read some of the translations.

Laura asks…

What is good englische follow google translate i can use my www.photograperphoto.com or photographerphoto?

What is the good englische follow google translate i can use my www.photograperphoto.com or photographerphoto whit a extra “h” follow google tranlation both word are useble how is that england, is that treu, and realy translatedt dos ut mean the same and are there difrenses.
Doei.

Andrew answers:

Photographer is English and so is Photo

so the web address would be www.photographerphoto.com

Hope this helps

Donald asks…

Is there a Translator that is better than google translate?

Ok so i know that google translate has some errors, but i was wondering if their was a website, (online helper, or translator) Thats is better than Google translate. Maybe i could submit something in english and have a professional translate it from a website or anything that. (im trying to translate from english into french) Thnx

I prefer the website to be free

Andrew answers:

Not online that in the same fasen and not a dictionary, google translate is the best when you have somewhat sense of the other languge b/c it gives you many options for that one pharse

Steven asks…

Andrew answers:

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