The following article looks at our daily life activities that involve stretching the back muscles and ligaments that can cause lower back pain. Strengthening the abdominal muscles by doing crunches, swimming, or simply walking are ways to prevent lower back injury, as they can help in protecting the spine and increase mobility. While lifting, you will remember manual handling training that told you to keep your back straight, bend your knees, and keep heavy objects close to your chest.   As most of us are now overweight, it is obvious that this can cause serious health problems, which makes it of primary importance that you should shed the extra weight to not only improve your general health, but also improve your lower back pain. Giving up smoking would be   Read more…

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  Taking to Yoga for pain will work wonders in relieving your lower back pain in the most inexpensive way. Those who have participated in a 12-week program have found to miss fewer days off work while incurring less medical expenses as compared to those who did not participate. Yoga encourages the endeavor of self-management of pain in the lower back while spending less on medication. Taking to Yoga along with standard medical care enables a person to recuperate more quickly than those undergoing medical care only. This results in pain relief at a much lower medical cost. Yoga exercises have proved beneficial to prevent or arrest pain at a comparatively low cost as detailed in this article.     Yoga For Pain   People with chronic pain may want   Read more…

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  This article looks at 5 simple back pain relief tips, which can help in recuperating quickly from acute or chronic back pain. Take a break if your back hurts, but return to normal activities shortly afterwards. Use a heat pad and ice pack to remove the stiffness, pain, and swelling, if any. Take advice from the doctor about the types of exercises to strengthen the back muscles. Always keep to proper posture while standing or sitting and learn the ways to reduce stress.     5 Simple Back Pain Relief Tips 1.  Rest- If your back hurts too much, take a break. But try not to let too much time pass before you get moving again. Instead, return to your activities slowly, and avoid things that make your pain   Read more…

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  Injuries to the body, especially to the back can be either acute or chronic. While analyzing acute vs chronic pain, it is important to study the symptoms as outlined in this article. While acute pain occurs only once, chronic pain is associated with wear and tear of muscles and ligaments.   Following the RICE method, you can get relief from acute pain, but certain exercises are recommended for relief from chronic back pain. Learning to keep proper posture helps in alleviating back pain. Use supports such as cushions or pillows, as they may yield results, and apply heat for 15 to 20 minutes on the affected part to reduce chronic pain. Sleep well to release the physical, mental, and emotional strain. Take to breathing exercises and meditation to reduce   Read more…

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  While America is using technology for treatment of chronic back pain, which is 10 years old, German doctors have found an innovative method of treatment through artificial disk replacement surgery saccording to this article. German Doctor, Thomas Bierstedt, has worked wonders in artificial disk replacement explaining to patients what they can expect from surgery and the harmless technology used in the process to dispel any fears of undergoing the operation.   Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery by German Doctor Thomas Bierstedt, has proved that this innovative method, which involves replacing the degenerated thin disk with a Titanium M-6 disc that is implanted in its place. In this article, Dr. Bierstedt explains that by studying the first X-Ray reports, he can advise on the necessity of disc replacement surgery.       Read more…

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  Natural home remedies can work wonders for pain relief at home according to this article. Massage therapists can provide information about Yoga and Chinese therapy, which aids the process of natural healing. Taking cues from the following tips from Massage Therapists and Estheticians, one can get relief from chronic pain within a short time. These include sleeping with a pillow under the legs, drinking coconut water for hydration, and proper application of eye cream. You will get information on how to keep your immune system healthy by keeping your lymphatic system in proper shape. Another method of treatment is application of heat and ice, which can be very effective.     Pain Relief At Home When it comes to natural home care remedies, tips, and tricks, massage therapists are   Read more…

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  Although we do not know the reasons for inflammation at the spinal joints due to Ankylosing Spondilytis, which is a form of arthritis, help for spondylitis with injections have proved to produce remarkable results. More details are provided in the following news article. The pain and stiffness in the lower back due to Ankylosing Spondilytis is usually felt in the morning or after a period of inactivity. The spinal joints fuse together to cause extreme rigidity and stiffness in the backbone, and it becomes difficult to breathe, and severe pain occurs at any movement.   Simple blood tests and X-Ray scans can detect the disease. Causes of this ailment are not known, and anti-inflammatory drugs are the only method of relief. New injectable medications, approved for Ankylosing Spondilytis, have   Read more…

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  The following article describes 15 things to keep handy as pain relief secrets. Many commonly found products, including essential oils, plant extracts, berries, fruit, herbs, and spices can be very useful for relieving aches and pains, and improving symptoms in sufferers. From Aloe Vera to Cinnamon powder, Ginger, and Hawthorn Berry, you will be surprised at the wealth of health benefits that can be achieved from these products. You can have pain relief; help with fungal and bacterial infections; improved blood flow; reduced inflammatory pain; help with heart complaints; and reduced cholesterol from these types of natural products. Other creams and ointments have healing effects, too. Pillows and other devices can also help to relief back, neck, and shoulder pains.     Pain Relief Secrets If you thought neck   Read more…

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  Back pain relief with Yoga has been found to be a better alternative therapy to the traditional treatments, which have failed to produce significant results. Research work that is discussed in this article, has confirmed that Yoga improves function and reduces back pain while increasing mobility at work. Even those who have undertaken regular stretching exercises experienced the same benefit as those taking Yoga classes, the study has been carried out on those who were willing to take to exercise, and eliminate those who were suffering from Sciatica and those who were unwilling to take to Yoga exercises.   Those who underwent Yoga classes were motivated enough to exercise, and they were not suffering from back pain to limit them in any way. They have the maximum benefit without   Read more…

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  Home remedies, adequate rest, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and hot and cold treatment can be effective for relief without surgery.  If back pain persists after following the methods as described in this article, then it is advisable to consult a physician, especially those at spine clinics who are specialized in non-surgical treatments. Home remedies, physical therapies, exercises, and muscle relaxants can be useful for back pain relief. In cases of chronic back pain, Cortisone injections can bring relief, while X-Rays and MRIs can detect the nature of spinal injury.   There can be a limited outcome after surgery, and the time taken to recover may be quite long. Keeping to a traditional treatment is a better alternative for back pain relief.     Relief Without Surgery Fortunately, with home treatment   Read more…

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