Dry Needling For Lower Back Inflammation
August 8th, 2013 Posted in Treatment
This article explains a new method of treatment for spinal inflammation having a similar approach to acupuncture except the needles are inserted along the nerve pathways, which are well defined in order to get relief from specific muscular pains. Dry needling for lower back inflammation evolves from the theory that it is not the nerves that are responsible for pain, but the muscles and the structure of the body, Read more...
Chiropractic Treatment Of Sciatica
July 15th, 2013 Posted in Treatment
Chiropractic treatment of Sciatica is one of the best alternative treatments for spinal soreness, but the chiropractor needs to diagnose the cause of the compression of the sciatic nerve first according to this article. This can be caused by misalignment of the vertebral segments, diabetes, constipation and damage to the Piriforis muscle due to a fall, hip arthritis and improper posture of the leg while sitting or driving for Read more...
Are Steroid Injections To Relieve Back Problems Worth It?
July 5th, 2013 Posted in Treatment
The question are steroid injections to relieve back problems worth it? has made many sufferers of spinal injury think twice before using them according to this article. However, the truth is that the problem relates to three batches of drugs manufactured by the same pharmaceutical company. Nevertheless, it is true that these injections are for specific types of soreness and only after initial treatment and precautions have been followed. Read more...
Alternative Spinal Treatment Methods
June 2nd, 2013 Posted in Treatment
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 Read more...
The History Of Back Pain Treatment
May 15th, 2013 Posted in Treatment
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 Read more...
Spinal Cord Stimulation Back Pain Relief
May 1st, 2013 Posted in Treatment
When intense physical therapies and surgical procedures have failed to bring relief from back pain, there have been instances where spinal cord stimulation back pain relief has been successful in reducing back soreness without any additional medication. This procedure involves placing a small device on the lower back and having an electrode wire inserted through the catheter, which is left in the epidural area. To find out whether Read more...
What Is A Pinched Nerve
January 1st, 2013 Posted in Treatment
The question of what is a pinched nerve can be explained by the symptoms, which include localized pain, sometimes radiating downwards, numbness, tingling in the legs, and weakness in the muscles according to this article. The pain can be debilitating while sleeping and in case of pinched nerve in the neck, the pain may radiate into the shoulders and arms. Treatment for a pinched nerve include hot and cold Read more...
Lower Back FAQ
December 24th, 2012 Posted in Pain in the back
Everyone should be aware of what to do in the case of lower back pain. Some lower back FAQ will help in taking proper decisions, and follow the right method of treatment for pain. Knowing the symptoms is essential to determine whether the pain is acute or chronic. It is necessary to have knowledge about natural home remedies and use of anti-inflammatory drugs including when to visit the doctor, Read more...
More About Spinal Steroid Injections
December 16th, 2012 Posted in Treatment
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 Read more...
Natural Pain Relief Treatments
December 11th, 2012 Posted in Treatment
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 Read more...
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