Back pain caused by backpacks in kids carrying backpacks that are overweight is a growing concern according to this article. Following some safety tips recommended by Orthopaedic Surgeons in this article, a child can stay away from back pain. Suggestions include not carrying more than 15% of their body weight by both the shoulder straps and a waist strap, removing unnecessary items, and keeping bigger items close to the back. Other advice includes bending at the knees to pick up the bag, keeping walkways clear of any backpack, and keep the books that are not required at home. Parents can help their child buy the right size of backpack and encourage them to tell them about any pain or numbness in the back.     Back Pain Caused By   Read more…

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  Physical changes in our body take place because of metabolism and level of activity through which we lose weight from our bone mass. It has been diagnosed that together with a decrease in mass weight of the bones, muscle mass also decreases due to the muscles being replaced by fat, which gives the body a flabby appearance while gaining weight. This is due to lack of regular exercise and weight training. Low impact exercise and weight training programs can be helpful in maintaining the muscle mass and body shape as well as protect the body from injuries by the time you get into your late 70s.   The recommendation by doctors to exercise regularly for back pain relief also helps to prevent heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, colon cancer and   Read more…

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  This article looks at an ancient Chinese therapy for chronic back pain, arthritis and migraines to provide relief. Although cupping therapy for back pain relief is little known, those having undergone this treatment have found relief from back pain and other related problems. Celebrities who have had the cupping therapy have expressed satisfaction in finding relief. This procedure involves burning the air inside the cup, which creates pressure that sucks the blood to the surface of the skin to restore the normal flow of blood. The cupping method of treatment is a combination of electrical stimulation together with acupuncture. Patients having undergone brain surgery and unable to withstand the after effects have found cupping a formidable method of treatment.     Cupping Therapy For Back Pain Relief If you’re   Read more…

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  Spinal Stenosis is a disease causing degeneration of the spinal cord bones and tissues, which occurs with age. Those suffering from this ailment can have trouble with their balance and have difficulty in controlling their bowels and bladder while feeling abnormal back pain. To get back pain relief from Spinal Stenosis, it is important to lose weight and keep to regular exercises, which help to strengthen the back and abdominal muscles. Anti-inflammatory drugs are found to provide adequate relief but when the pain is beyond control, surgery is the only alternative. Facet replacement is the extreme therapy in case of extensive Spinal Stenosis according to this article.     Back Pain Relief From Spinal Stenosis You’re over 50, and when you walk more than a short distance, you get   Read more…

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  Among all methods of alternative health therapy for back pain treatment, cranial release technique back pain treatment has proved to be effective in those who have undergone the process. The treatment involves laying out on a table while your head is manipulated. By moving the skull in a variety of ways helps to enable the body to manage the stress. The release of this stress is also associated with the pelvis, spine and the nervous system of the body. Patients have expressed total satisfaction in getting relief from all convulsions after having a single session as seen in the following article.     Cranial Release Technique Back Pain Treatment   I am an experimenter when it comes to alternative health strategies.   I’ve tried acupuncture, massage, cognitive behavioral therapy,   Read more…

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  While acupuncture has been an effective therapy towards curing back pain, community acupuncture helps with back pain relief to those who are on a tight budget. The experience of a woman who got immediate relief from her first acupuncture session, suggests that community acupuncture is aimed at providing relief to back pain at an affordable cost with sessions starting from $15 to $35 depending upon the patient’s financial situation.   Wellness Centres and community acupuncture provides more affordable means of treatment of back pain, the efficacy of which has been proved. Patients suffering from chronic and acute back and neck pain have excellent results by attending these centres. They have recovered fully without the use of any painkillers. Community acupuncture is providing a social service to those who are   Read more…

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  Some of the reasons for back pain are obesity, long hours of work in one position, body posture, lack of exercise, and inadequate intake of Calcium and Vitamin D. This article explores the 5 back pain relief secrets that can help you become relieved of back pain. These include a correct sitting posture while working at a table, allowing your shoulders, elbows, and ears to be in proper alignment, and looking straight at the monitor. Other habits are massage, nutritious diet, and a minimum ten glasses of water daily, walking, and having a comfortable mattress. Doctors also advise not to lift heavy loads or wash while bent over, as this puts strain on the backbone.     5 Back Pain Relief Secrets     Long work hours in one   Read more…

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  Pregnancy is often accompanied by back pain due to the disturbance of balance in the body. The good news is that the pain often goes away within a couple of days of delivery and is a normal part of being pregnant. However, during the period of pregnancy, if you want to get some relief from the pain there are various ways to do so. The first and foremost way to get back pain relief during pregnancy is to practice correct posture.   During pregnancy, your posture often becomes poor due to extra weight in the abdomen. This is why pregnant woman should aim to keep correct posture when sitting, standing, walking etc. this helps relieve and sometimes stop back pain. If you still feel pain, sitting idle all day   Read more…

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  Anthony Field, co-star of “The Wiggles”, a children’s musical group has expressed his gratitude to a certain chiropractor for helping him recover from years of suffering with chronic back and neck pain, which had almost ended his career. From acute clinical depression and related multiple health problems, Field had decided to put an end to his career with Wiggles. Then the news came that the Blue Wiggle finds back pain relief with chiropractic treatment. In his book, “How I got my Wiggle back,” Field describes how the turnaround happened when he was in a complete mess with acute back and neck pain and how chiropractic treatment helped. This inspirational comeback has been only due to chiropractic therapy.     Blue Wiggle Finds Back Pain Relief With Chiropractic He’s the   Read more…

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  Over-the-counter back pain relief medicine is widely available. However, these medicines are not very effective in providing back pain relief in the long term. That is why a doctor may prescribe a patient with combined over-the-counter and prescribed medication. This way, the patient may get relief more quickly and the effects of the medicine may last longer than only administering over-the-counter medicines. A patient should check with their doctor before taking any kind of medicine for back pain relief.         When oral over-the-counter medicines are taken, they will decrease the stiffness of the muscles in the back and may reduce the swelling if there is any, and reduce any inflammation causing the back pain. Some of these medicines are Aspirin, Ibuprofen and Naproxen, these are all   Read more…

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