Achieve back pain relief through medical and complementary treatments
Browse these pages for ways to relieve back pain
through proper diagnosis and treatment, careful exercise, good posture,
self-massage, sensible work practices, natural treatments, appropriate
diet, and even the right mattress and pillows for sleep.
Cause of back pain
Most people suffer from back pain at some time
in their lives, most commonly in the lower back. Your doctor may have
difficulty diagnosing the cause of your backache, since there are
many back pain causes, some not due to problems with the back itself.
Back pain diagnosis
If you have severe or chronic lower back pain, don’t
take any chances. Have your back condition thoroughly evaluated, so that
serious medical conditions can be ruled out.
Medical treatment
Your doctor will observe how you walk, bend, sit,
and stand and then will ask you to lie down on an examination
table, where he/she will do a hands-on examination of your back,
while you lie on your stomach.
Psychotherapy & back
pain
A clinical psychologist holds a doctoral degree
in psychology and some complete further training in the treatment
of chronic pain. Psychotherapists often treat people suffering
from chronic back pain and can help people with relief from the
stress and depression that often accompanies chronic pain.
Physiotherapy & podiatry
Physical therapy includes exercises to reduce lower
back pain, increase flexibility and function, not to mention basic
education so the pain does not return.
Foot
orthodics & Sclerotherapy
Back pain is one of the number one causes for doctor’s
visits worldwide, but it doesn’t have to be. This is because
foot orthodics are widely available to help you eliminate back
pain on their own without ever visiting the doctor.
Acupuncture & Accupressure
Acupuncture can help lower back pain because the
needles are placed into the energy pathways of the lower back,
elbows, and even hands, depending on how the acupuncturist uses
acupuncture to treat the pain.
Sports medicine
A sports medicine specialist is trained in practices
and therapies that will help relieve back pain.
Complementary treatments
Therapists claim a success rate of up to 90 per
cent in reducing pain and improving mobility in cases of multiple
sclerosis and muscle dystrophy, as well as in problems caused by
sporting injuries and whiplash.
Chiropractic/Alexander Therapy
A chiropractor is a great specialist to see if you
have lower back pain. Chiropractors believe that since the nerves
to most of our body pass through the vertebrae of the spine, spinal
problems that affect these nerves can be the cause of many of our
health problems.
TENs therapy
TENs therapy is a great option for treating back
pain. TENs therapy stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
and involves the use of small electrodes placed on the skin where
back pain is experienced.
Yoga & Tai
Chi
Lower back pain exists for a variety of reasons
from stress to misalignment and injuries to mental illness. A yoga
instructor teaches you how to strengthen and stretch your muscles
with back pain yoga.
Vitamins & supplements
There are many different types of back pain vitamins
available over the counter at your local pharmacist. You simply
need to read the labels and see which back pain vitamins will be
best for you.
Back pain exercise
Many times individuals experience
back pain because their body is not strong enough to support their
bodies. The result of a weak body is often back pain.
Everyday living
There are many ways to avoid back pain when carrying
out household chores or yardwork. Browse through this section to
get some tips.
Sleeping & Back
Pain
Did you know there are recommended sleeping positions
for back pain? The reason there are sleeping positions for back
pain relief is because frequently individuals sleep in a way that
is unhealthy or that does not align the spine and this causes back
pain.
Posture & footwear
Good posture for back pain is a great way to eliminate
pain while keeping your body healthy.
Back pain resources
There are many back pain websites which can help
you with general enquiries about your condition.
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