Artificial roller discs for lower back pain relief has often proven to be a better alternative to fusion, which involves fusing the bones on either side of the herniated disc. According to this article, the small artificial rollers are inserted into the spine to allow the rolling movement of the replacement disc in different directions. To facilitate the flexibility of the spine, which in case of fusion is limited, artificial tiny roller discs are inserted between the disc vertebrae. Tiny spikes in the plates prevent the roller disc being displaced. Experiments have proved that roller disc insertion in both humans and animals have proved to provide more flexibility compared to the replacement of disc in the conventional way.     Artificial Roller Discs For Lower Back Pain Relief Scientists   Read more…

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  Back injuries from backpacks has become common among children going to school with overloaded school bags. It is the duty of parents to see whether the weight of the bag exceeds 15% of the child’s weight according to this article. Children must learn the proper way to lift the overweight bags, and to wear it in a manner as to distribute the weight equally. Children must be taught to lift the bag with both hands to take the stress on the leg muscles rather than the spinal muscles. Ensure that the size of the pack is suitable for the child so that the child has no discomfort while bearing the weight of the bag. They should learn to use and wear their backpacks properly.     Back Injuries From   Read more…

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  Alternative spinal treatment methods are associated with proper nutrition, exercise, good sleep, and reducing stress according to this article from the Chicago Tribune. Yoga is one such method of treatment, which provides long-term benefits through allowing a person to manage their own injury through exercise which is a holistic approach. Acupuncture is also an effective alternative treatment when combined with other conventional therapies. Muscles of the spine become relaxed through massage causing a reduction in soreness. Spinal manipulation through chiropractic therapy is also a significant way for relieving back soreness.     Alternative Spinal Treatment Methods “Everything works better when it is part of a whole-person care approach, which includes good nutrition, appropriate exercise, good sleep and stress management,” said Dr. Brent Bauer, director of Mayo Clinic’s Complementary and   Read more…

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  Improper posture is one of the causes of spinal soreness, and creating awareness of keeping the proper posture through the Alexander Technique has been effective according to this news article. With our sedentary style of living becoming more common, maintaining proper posture while sitting and standing becomes more critical. Every movement of the body can become difficult mostly because of ignoring the proper forms of posture. This method of treatment has been found to provide longer-term benefits to those suffering from recurring and chronic low back pain. The Alexander Technique is set to have far-reaching effects through correction of involuntary reflexes of the body. It is solely aimed at relieving the weight of the head which then causes soreness. Lessons on this technique teach us to reduce stress while   Read more…

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  The debilitating pain of a degenerated spine makes a person have many sleepless nights and often requires heavy doses of painkillers to alleviate the inflammation. Acupuncture has been found to be an effective alternative treatment. This article explains that acupuncture cures 67 years of pain, in which a war veteran almost surrendered to loss of quality life. Now he is able to lead a normal life at the age of 85, being able to leave behind the memories of his traumatic days.     Acupuncture Cures 67 Years Of Pain A WWII veteran who has suffered chronic soreness since he was caught in an explosion has finally been cured of the suffering after he gave in to his wife’s nagging – and had acupuncture.  Bernard Martin, 85, had been   Read more…

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  People experiencing lower back pain can obtain reduced inflammation long-term through a transversusabdominis slide, which is an abdominal exercise for back pain relief. According to this article, research work has found that gradually increasing the baseline lateral slide from slight to a more increased slide can lead to effectively reducing spinal soreness. Studies determine the degree of slide required for rehabilitation through exercises. After recording the extent of deep muscle activity through application of B and M Mode ultrasound, by keeping the median baseline to 1.10 cm, it was observed that chances of improvement within a year was low. Chances for improvement of pain within a year increases for those who started with a small slide and gradually increased it.     Abdominal Exercise For Back Pain Relief     Read more…

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  Among all the different physical therapies recommended for alleviation of spinal injury, yoga stretches to strengthen spinal muscles is one of the safest which has proven to be useful without having any side effects according to this article published in the Huffington post. To get the ultimate effect, practice some poses once in the morning and once in the evening. Different Yoga exercises recommended to reduce inflammation and soreness include the bridge pose for strengthening hip flexor muscles, lengthening your hamstrings, and rinsing your lower lumbar area with a supine spinal twist. All these poses are aimed at strengthening the core muscles of the spine and abdomen while making the calf muscles strong enough to carry the weight of the body. It is important to follow the instructions strictly   Read more…

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  Pathological changes within the nerve are the ultimate answer to what is chronic nerve pain according to this article. Nerve fibers are totally damaged due to partial nerve injury, which causes chronic inflammation and tenderness. Diabetes and HIV can also be attributed towards death of the nerve fibers. A chronic nerve injury may be evoked by a stimulus causing intense burning and spontaneous soreness, which is unbearable and may sometimes be fatal. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can provide adequate relief for chronic inflammatory soreness.     What Is Chronic Nerve Pain? Chronic nerve soreness results from pathological changes within a nerve that appear to be self-sustaining and thus the continues for a long time. The pathological changes can result from partial damage to a nerve and/or inflammation within the nerve.   Read more…

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  According to this article, studying the history of back pain treatment, we find that the approach towards mending one of the most important physical problems in life, the treatment of the spine, has undergone rapid changes that are keeping pace with the progress of science. The spine has been attributed to be the most important part of the body because it exhibits strength and flexibility.   Gradually realizing the importance of the spine, physicians have done extensive research work before taking any pragmatic approach for treatment of back pain. While Yoga practitioners have emphasized proper body postures, Chiropractors have followed the method of subluxation. Hippocrates had advocated for traction and splints, while IbnSina discussed at length about neuro-anatomy. With the invention of radiology, anesthesia and antiseptics, more light is   Read more…

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  According to this article, physicians are advising pregnant women to practice yoga during pregnancy. Before taking up various yoga positions, it is advisable to know which ones are safe. Some of the beneficial yoga positions include transverse abdominal strengthening, Kegals, Pigeon Pose, standing poses for strengthening the legs and Gluteals, Virabadrasana II, and squats. There are also some yoga poses that should be avoided during pregnancy, such as deep abdominal twists, deep backbends, and some positions that are prone for instance lying on the back. Physical instructors are the best people to advise on the correct yoga poses for pregnant women.     Yoga During Pregnancy   Gone are the days when pregnancy meant becoming a couch potato.  Today, many doctors and health professionals are encouraging women to work   Read more…

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