What Is Sciatica?
August 14th, 2012 Posted in Treatment
When the body’s largest nerve, known as the Sciatic nerve, is aggravated, it will lead to back pain and discomfort. The Sciatic nerve originates from the spinal cord and runs down to the foot. To know what is Sciatica, you have to carry out various methods of getting relief from back pain to see which one works better. A herniated disc may be the cause of compressing the Sciatic Read more...
Lower Back Pain Relief Through Surgery With AccuraScope
July 24th, 2012 Posted in Treatment
The process of lower back pain relief through surgery with AccuraScope involves an orthopaedic surgeon inserting an endoscope into the spinal cord to diagnose the nature of the injury through a high definition camera and laser. This procedure helps the doctor to treat multiple areas of the spine that are affected in one operation. It is more accurate and results in fewer traumas as compared to forms of traditional Read more...
Do I Need MRI Scans For Back Pain Relief ?
July 23rd, 2012 Posted in Treatment
Americans spend more money on their healthcare than those in most other modern countries. A large amount of Americans suffer from back pain, which results from their day-to-day life. Another common medical condition that many people suffer from is Type 2 Diabetes. For both these conditions, traditional treatments have proved to be effective and affordable. Patients with back pain will go for scans, such as an MRI, CT scan, Read more...
Back Pain Relief Massage Techniques
July 19th, 2012 Posted in Treatment
Massage in general is good for relaxing aching or tired muscles and to release stress. In particular with back pain relief, massage techniques help to reduce soreness and soothe the tired back muscles. Massage works on different levels; it improves blood circulation thus aiding better blood flow and oxygen to the muscles, it also relaxes the muscles and releases endorphins that makes one feel good and reduces back pain. Read more...
Back Pain Relief Using Spinal Strengthening Machine
July 16th, 2012 Posted in Products
While about two-thirds of American adults are prone to back pain at sometime during their life, some may not even feel the symptoms while others may experience acute pain that is associated with a numbness and tingling sensation in the back and legs. Some methods of treatment for back pain relief using spinal strengthening machine have been found to be successful while some have not produced the expected results. Read more...
Back Pain Relief For A Torn Disc
July 16th, 2012 Posted in Treatment
Orthopaedic surgeons have stated that in case of a disc tear, known as annular tear, it does not necessarily follow that acute pain will be associated with it. A disc tear is a common phenomenon that occurs with ageing, so many of us could develop a disc tear in our lifetime. Traumas associated with an annular tear may lead to restricted movements in lifting, twisting, and other movements in Read more...
Best Home Remedies For Back Pain
July 15th, 2012 Posted in Treatment
When you are looking for the best home remedies for back pain and you have never felt back pain before you could try a few conservative measures until you see a medical expert. Before you get yourself an appointment with the doctor these home remedies should help to provide you with some comfort until the expert advice comes your way. These home remedies only help to reduce the discomfort Read more...
Acupuncture For Back Pain Relief
July 8th, 2012 Posted in Treatment
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy used for medical purposes and it is relatively new as a stream in the modern medical field and yet to gain credibility in the field of treating back pain. Acupuncture in its original form was never meant for treating pain but ironically it has gained popularity with people looking for alternate methods to eradicate pain without the use of medicine. Read more...
Massage As A Lower Back Pain Treatment Option
July 2nd, 2012 Posted in Treatment
According to renowned chiropractors, medical studies and research establishes that a combination of massage and chiropractic treatment may be the best alternative forms of treating back pain. Spinal adjustments made through chiropractic therapy are enhanced by massage, which relieves neck and back pain. Chiropractic centers offer a number of massage and manipulations including ones that are suitable for expectant mothers or those suffering from multiple injuries. Chiropractors recommend Read more...
Artificial Spinal Disc Created By Researchers
June 20th, 2012 Posted in Treatment
Now here is an interesting developing story. The artificial spinal disc created by researchers Anton Bowden and Larry Howell from Brigham Young University means that synthetic disc that may be used in the future as replacement discs in our spine. It behaves in a very similar way to the human intervertebral disc however is more durable. Here is an excerpt of the article as it appeared in punemirror.in Read more...
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