owner | August 18, 2009
Just hearing the words “back surgery” can instill fear in the hearts of most patients. There are a few exceptions where back surgery procedures may be necessary, but for the most part, other treatments and therapies can be very effective and should be used. Back surgery is usually recommended only if your back problem is [...]
owner | August 15, 2009
One of the options that your physical therapist might use to relieve your back pain is the use of a TENS machine. TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. The theory behind TENS machines is that the mild electrical stimulation that the unit supplies overrides the pain signal that you receive from your brain. As [...]
owner | August 15, 2009
Heat therapy products can go a long way in relieving your back pain. Heat allows more blood to flow to the affected area as it expands the blood vessels. Heat can be applied by using a moist towel that has been heated in the microwave or by using a heating pad.
One of the best things [...]
owner | August 15, 2009
Cold therapy treatment is a very effective way to treat back pain, especially if you have suffered a back injury or back strain. Cold therapy treatment can help reduce inflammation as it causes decreased blood flow to the area because of constricted blood vessels. It also numbers the area which can help relieve pain.
There are several [...]
owner | August 15, 2009
Low back pain physical therapy is a treatment option for most back pain sufferers. Physical therapists are professionals who can help restore function, improve mobility and relieve pain. They can help restore, maintain and improve a patient’s fitness and overall health.
Physical therapists often work with medical doctors in the treatment of patients. They will review a [...]
owner | August 14, 2009
Chiropractor medicine is primarily the diagnosis and treatment of problems with the musculoskeletal system as well as how those problems affect the nervous system and a patient’s general health. It is based on the principle that misalignments in the spinal joints can interfere with the nervous system and can result in a patient being less [...]
owner | August 13, 2009
Orthopedics surgeons (also known as orthopedists) are physicians who specialize in the skeletal structure of the body. Orthopedists are able to prescribe not only medications, but also physical therapy. There are also some injections that they can administer to certain areas of your joints and muscles to help relieve the pain. And, in the worst [...]
owner | August 13, 2009
If after trying over-the-counter medications, cold and heat therapy and bed rest, you may visit your family physician. Depending on the severity of your pain and your other symptoms, he or she may decide that consulation with a low back pain specialist is necessary. There are a variety of specialists to choose from. We will [...]
owner | August 11, 2009
There are various forms of back pain medications that you can purchase over-the-counter in an attempt to alleviate your back pain. These include aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol), and naproxyn (Aleve). Be sure to read all the instructions on the bottle label to make sure that you take the correct dosage and pay particular attention [...]
owner | August 10, 2009
As back pain begins to intensify, you will be looking for lower back pain remedies. There are treatments that you can begin yourself in your own home. The first thing you will probably want to do is to get off your feet and into bed. Bed rest is often prescribed by doctors, but they do [...]
