Pain Relief Newsletter March 2003 [ Send a copy to a friend ] Chronic Fatigue Syndrome May Get New Name Tired to the Max -- And Then Some Think what it must feel like to have severe muscle and joint pain, headaches and sore lymph nodes.  On top of that, you can't concentrate, and you're tired, really tired, most of the time -- a sense of exhaustion that just won't go away, no matter how long you sleep.  Called chronic fatigue syndrome, this illness comes with a laundry list of symptoms and complaints, but an absence of absolute answers. (READ ARTICLE)   Surprising Ways That Stress Affects Health Muscle tension due to emotional stress can contribute to tension headaches, TMJ syndrome, neck and shoulder pain, and low back pain.  Indeed, some studies show a strong association between job dissatisfaction and back pain.  Stress is one trigger for migraine.  And stress can worsen symptoms of fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and other disorders marked by chronic pain. (READ ARTICLE) Bowen Technique:  "In short... it worked!"                                            by Jane Alexander I have to say I felt better the moment I stepped off the couch.  My back was simply easier, more fluid.  I could bend down without wincing.  The next day only the faintest memory of the stiffness remained, and my whole body felt lighter and more flexible.  In short, it worked! (READ ARTICLE)    Don't Pamper Strained Joints: Gentle Exercise Prevents Re-injury People who sprain an ankle may think they're giving the joint a chance to heal by favoring it, but babying a seriously injured joint might actually increase the chances of recurrent injury. (READ ARTICLE)    Playing With Putty Is A Great Way To Treat Arthritis Therapeutic Putty Isn't Silly Remember playing with Silly Putty when you were a kid?  Who would have thought that something quite similar would be useful when you are struggling with arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome or related health problems.  According to an article from The Dallas Morning News printed in New Jersey's Bergen Record, therapeutic putty isn't only portable, inexpensive and fun, it's also a great way to exercise your forearms and hands. (READ ARTICLE) Backaches and Homeopathy Many different factors can contribute to back pain.  Injury, overwork, emotional and mental stress, menstrual tension, prostate conditions, and problems with posture or weigh are common causes.  Homeopathy can offer safe and effective pain relief for many kinds of backache. (READ ARTICLE)   Bowen Technique: Hands On Approach to Relief Like many forms of alternative medicine, the Bowen approach to pain management may cause some skeptics to raise their eyebrows or shake their heads. "In the beginning it sounds weird," admitted Lina Jones who suffers from pain in her lower back and knees.  "Some lady moves your muscles around and in a few days you start feeling really well." "But give it a try.  There's nothing to lose-- except your pain," said Jones. (READ ARTICLE)   Newsletter Archives September 2002 October 2002 November 2002 December 2002 January 2003 February 2003