Pain, as most of us know by our own life experience, comes in a variety of forms, at any age and at any time of the day or night, often when we least expect it or when it is most inconvenient.

The first humans to walk fully upright were probably the first humans to suffer from backaches. It remains, even in this age of high-tech wonders, a bane of human existence. Affecting as many as eight of every 10 American adults at one time or another, back pain is one of our most intrusive, costly and annoying maladies.

To many, perhaps most, of the under-achieving observers out there, it may seem that competitive athletes are an unfortunate lot. Here are some ideas on managing and coping to think about as you slog along on your own journey.

This article explains how to do some simple stretches that stop a developing tension headache dead in its tracks, and how to get rid of a tension headache (without drugs) in the work place. It’s an excerpt from the author’s “How to Get Permanent Relief From Chronic Tension Headaches” program.

By now the winter doldrums should have blossomed into the full flower of spring fever, and dreams of an extended period of outdoor activity should be lighting up the thoughts of veteran athlete and tender neophyte alike.

Nearly all training athletes experience some post workout muscle soreness. Non athletes and newcomers to physical exercise may wonder if it is even worth the agony.

On March 9 1985, the Pottstown Mercury of Pottstown Pennsylvania reported that the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC had requested a sample of The Original Backnobber®, a product of The Pressure Positive Company.

Within each of us is an explorer, and within every explorer are visions of new frontiers. In a very real sense, exploring the limits of our own, individual capacity and capabilities gives every one of us a great, ever-new territory to discover.