The Sciatica – Physiopedia Diaries

Discomfort relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) are sometimes helpful for sciatica. Alternative treatments frequently used for low pain in the back consist of: In acupuncture, the practitioner inserts hair-thin needles into your skin at specific points on your body. Some research studies have recommended that acupuncture can help pain in the back, while others have actually discovered no benefit.

Spine modification (manipulation) is one kind of therapy chiropractic doctors use to treat limited spinal mobility. The objective is to restore back movement and, as an outcome, improve function and reduce discomfort. Back manipulation…

How to Avoid Back Surgery

First and foremost, back surgery is effective for the right clinical conditions and only you and a qualified specialist can determine whether this treatment option is right for you. I have a history of chronic back pain that once lead to spine surgery, a discectomy of L5S1 and in the early 1970’s this type of surgery was much more invasive than it is today. Perhaps I have just been lucky up to now but I have avoided any spine surgery procedures since then and perhaps my prevention formula will help you to avoid spine surgery in the first place or if you have had surgery perhaps I can help you from having ever to repeat that frightening experience.

Back Pain Exercises – Simple Solutions For Instant Relief!

Many people suffer from back pain and are therefore looking for back pain exercises that can bring them some relief from the pain they are experiencing. Back pain is becoming an increasingly common problem for people of all ages. However, before carrying out exercises to relief back pain then it is important to understand the exact causes of the back pain itself.

A New Drug For Chronic Lower Back Pain Relief

I am a firm believer in natural cures for back pain and wherever possible I want to avoid using drugs to alleviate my symptoms. That said there are always more and more new and innovative drugs on the market and it always pays to keep abreast of the latest developments. The latest of these innovations is by Eli Lilly Canada who have recently announced that Health Canada has approved Cymbalta (duloxetine HCl) for the management of chronic low back pain (CLBP).

Teeter EP-550 Inversion Table – An Introduction

If you are suffering back pain or you want to straighten out your posture, one of the best options you can choose is an inversion table. Inversion therapy helps your back by utilizing the downward force of gravity and your natural body weight to release pressure from your spine. What one does in inversion therapy is to simply lie down and lock your feet in to the footholds.

Discomforts and a Date With the Chiropractor

The chiropractor as a practitioner of chiropractic is, by definition, a person who wields “magic” in his hands. Chiropractic literally means “effective hands”. It is a medical system of healing using the hands to fix misaligned bones, particularly the vertebrae, freeing up nerves and muscles to allow normal flow of blood and other fluids restoring the body’s “innate intelligence”. Thus normal bodily functions are restored healing the discomfort and disease.