Recent studies have revealed that massage therapy for pain relief is a better alternative to traditional methods of treatment, exercise, or bed rest according to this article. Massage increases the blood flow to the muscles under spasm, supplying enough oxygen to reduce the ache. Benefits from massage therapy include improving the blood circulation, relaxing the muscles for improved mobility, and increases endorphin levels, which brings relief from chronic back pain. The combination of massage and chiropractic treatment produces remarkable results in alleviating back pain. It is important to take advice after thorough examination, to follow the correct plan of treatment. Osteopathic treatment in the form of manipulative therapy as another similar treatment option that works well in alleviating pain in many cases.     Massage Therapy For Pain Relief   Read more…

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  The size and quality of bed mattresses depends largely on how well it keeps the spine in shape. Old sagging mattresses that are generally used in rental homes and cabins can cause people to develop back pain during a vacation at such accommodation. Small-sized beds are also cause for restrictions on relaxation during sleeping, which causes back-related problems. So what is the best mattress if you suffer from back pain?   Mattresses for lower back problems should be able to support the spine as well provide enough space for relaxed movement during sleep according to this article. The correct sleeping position can also be a factor in avoiding pain. The size of the bed can play a major role when two adult-sized bodies are required to adjust in a   Read more…

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  The widespread use of steroid injections for the treatment of back pain has found itself facing a great amount of controversy because of an outbreak of Meningitis. The outbreak has meant that potentially up to 14,000 patients may be exposed to the disease. Learning more about spinal steroid injections from the article published by CNN, we come to know that Methylprednisolone, a steroid drug used in contaminated and preservative-free injections for back pain, has a causal link in the Meningitis outbreak. Although steroids have helped reduce the inflammation and pain in tissues of the muscles around the spinal cord, the latest outcome of the use of this drug has created concerns within medical circles. Those who have received these injections live in constant fear of contacting Meningitis. Many have   Read more…

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  Following some natural back pain relief tips, you can stay away from the discomfort of acute and chronic pain according to this article. These natural home remedies include avoiding sitting for long periods, using heating pads for fomentation, taking fresh Ginger pieces, and decoction of Basil leaves.   Take foods that are rich in vitamin C, such as Strawberries and Tomatoes, and take honey mixed with warm water in the morning. Have Garlic cloves, by either crushing them or mixing them with boiled milk, or use them during a massage by frying them in Sesame oil and applying the mixture on the sore parts of the body after filtering and cooling the mixture. Use a hard bed for sleeping and avoid a sedentary lifestyle.   While lifting weights, take   Read more…

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  Running is a high impact form of exercise. It is an activity that involves repetitive stress, often for long periods of time. People who are used to this sort of regular exercise and who suffer from pain may find that running may increase the pain or lead to other kinds of pain like sciatica, etc. When and if this happens, it is crucial to get the right treatment immediately. There are several good options to help ease your pain from running.     Nearly half of runners experience an injury each year. Keep running, and learn how to avoid painful injuries with iPrevent Running. By Sportsipa.com       Lower back pain and running are interconnected. It could come on during your warm ups or after running. Even bending   Read more…

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  Proper nutrition, appropriate exercises, stress management, and good sleep are essential for natural pain relief treatments according to this article. Yoga can be helpful in reducing pain because the physical poses helps in strengthening and stretching the muscles. In addition to conventional therapies, Acupuncture helps by reducing back soreness and improving functional abilities. Massage is another natural method for treatment of pain, which in combination with exercises, helps in relaxing the muscles and makes the body release substances to relieve pain from injury.   Studies have revealed that spinal manipulation or chiropractic treatment provides moderate relief. Prolotherapy is a new concept in which a sugar-based solution is injected to trigger the natural healing system within the body. Herbs are useful in reducing back pain, although there is mixed opinion   Read more…

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  To get substantial relief from back pain, here are 5 simple back pain relief exercises. In the Frog Leg Release exercise, the legs are only involved, flopping them to the sides. The purpose of the Head Rotation exercise is to relax the neck muscles where it involves rotating the head. In Knee to Chest Leg Release, the knees should be bent, brought towards the chest, and then flopped to a side. This is very much similar to Frog Leg exercise. To limber your hip flexors and the muscles, you must do the side slide exercise where you need to move your legs and knees. The Buttock Squeeze involves squeezing the buttocks while lying down. These exercises to help you with back pain should be repeated in reverse order, while   Read more…

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  Lower back pain and pregnancy are interconnected and is something that more than 70% of women experience at one point of time or the other during their pregnancy. However, this generally occurs during the last couple of months. The main cause of this lower back pain during pregnancy is the various hormonal changes that happen in your body which is due to the fact that there is a tiny person growing inside of you. Due to the stretching of your body to accommodate the baby, your muscles weaken and your joints and ligaments stretch, causing this lower back pain.     Lower back pain is a common problem for pregnant women. In this video Dr. Jeff Echols of JeffEchols.com discusses how the extra weight of pregnancy can cause misalignments   Read more…

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  A new technique in conducting difficult spine surgery without any incision is known as PELD Surgery, as described in this article. It has created a sensation by helping patients to recover from low back pain, Sciatica, and compression of the nerves. Although not all patients have benefited from this surgery, some have recovered through this surgery.   PELD is applicable to those who are having early phases of pain where the spine discs have not become hard enough, and is suited for patients where the pain has not turned chronic. The efficacy and advantages of this surgery has been proved through papers establishing the fact. PELD is based on principles of miniature endoscopy, laser techniques, and radio frequency waves. Patients are offered the choice of local anesthesia, which is   Read more…

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  Drug manufacturers and pharmacies in the U.S.A. have recently been found to violate the rules and guidelines laid down by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. On investigation, samples containing the steroid used to relieve back pain have been found that is supposed to be the cause of Fungal Meningitis. Preliminary investigations by the FDA revealed that contamination in the process of drugs manufacturing of steroid injections has caused a fungal meningitis outbreak from steroid back injections resulting in deaths and serious sickness according to the article below. Investigations also revealed non-sterilized pharmaceutical ingredients were being used for the manufacture of drugs.     Over 30 cases of fungal meningitis have been linked to a steroid treatment for back pain. ABC WorldNews Report.       Fungal Meningitis Outbreak   Read more…

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