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Tags: Back Pain | Posted on: 24-Dec-2019 | No of views: 2661 What Is Low Back Pain? - Low back pain is a universal human experience -- almost everyone has it at some point. The lower back, which starts below the ribcage, is called the lumbar region. Pain here can be intense and is one of the top causes of missed work. Fortunately, low back pain often gets better on its own. When it doesn't, there are effective treatments.
Symptoms of Low Back Pain - Symptoms range from a dull ache to a stabbing or shooting sensation. The pain may make it hard to move or stand up straight. Acute back pain comes on suddenly, often after an injury from sports or heavy lifting. Pain that lasts more than three months is considered chronic.
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Tags: Back Pain | Posted on: 20-Dec-2019 | No of views: 2472 Nearly everyone can benefit from massage therapy and its ability to relax muscle tissue and improve blood flow. This may be especially true for chronic patients who rely on frequent treatments from chiropractors or massage therapists. In fact, those with chronic pain may find that they’d like to get more massages, but it's too expensive. With this in mind, we searched for some do-it-yourself ideas and found great examples of how patients with back pain can seek pain relief through do-it-yourself massage techniques. All that’s needed for this DIY massage is a couple of tennis balls, some duct tape, a floor, and no more than 10 to 15 minutes daily.
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Tags: Back Pain | Posted on: 06-Dec-2019 | No of views: 2427 Pain from degenerative disc disease can be debilitating, but you have options. Here are several treatment options and ways to think about managing your degenerative disc disease. Hopefully one or a few of these will work for you. Exercise Relieves Pain - Most people don't associate exercise with pain relief, but when it comes to degenerative disc disease, exercise is an elixir of sorts. It spurs blood flow and builds the supporting structures around the affected disc so that the impact of degeneration is lessened.
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Tags: Back Pain | Posted on: 29-Nov-2019 | No of views: 3026 If you have lumbar spinal stenosis, you may be wondering if playing golf is a good idea. If you've had a spinal stenosis surgery, you may even wonder if golf is possible. The answer for many is yes, but there are a number of considerations to keep in mind. First, recognize that golfing is not really the best thing for your low back. The golf swing imparts a tremendous amount of stress to your lumbar spine. If you are going to return to golf, be willing to accept that there is some risk of injury to the low back.
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Tags: Back Pain | Posted on: 22-Nov-2019 | No of views: 3650 A lumbar herniated disc can create sciatica pain that's often described as a searing, burning, or radiating along the path of the sciatic nerve and down the leg. No single treatment option works for everyone, so it's best to learn about everything available and see what works best for you. Here are 5 tips to help you on your way: 1. Heat can help relieve your muscle spasms...
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Tags: Back Pain | Posted on: 20-Nov-2019 | No of views: 4967 Musculoskeletal pain refers to pain in the muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. You can feel this pain in just one area of the body, such as your back. You can also have it throughout your body if you have a widespread condition like fibromyalgia. The pain can range from mild to severe enough to interfere with your day-to-day life. It may start suddenly and be short-lived, which is called acute pain. Pain that lasts for more than 3 to 6 months is called chronic pain.
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Tags: Back Pain | Posted on: 19-Nov-2019 | No of views: 2645 Physical therapy is often one of the best choices you can make when you have long-term pain (also called chronic pain) or an injury. It can make you stronger and help you move and feel better. Ask your doctor to recommend a physical therapist. You'll probably need a series of visits, and you should practice some of the exercises at home for the best results. Physical therapists have a lot of training. Still, it’s a good idea to ask them about their experience of working with people who've had conditions like yours. You can also ask them how many sessions you'll need.
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Tags: Back Pain | Posted on: 15-Nov-2019 | No of views: 2437 Are you spending most of your workday sitting down? Left unchecked, this positioning leads to muscular imbalances and skeletal malalignment, all of which can worsen back pain. While seated, your hip flexors, hamstrings, and—if you're wearing high heels—calf muscles are all in a shortened position. As the years go by, this position will lead to a shortening of these soft tissues overall, which ultimately predispose you to develop pain and discomfort. The discomfort could range from a simple ache to a problem that limits function and requires medical treatment and possibly even surgery.
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Tags: Back Pain | Posted on: 04-Nov-2019 | No of views: 2559 De-Stress: Standing Forward Bend - If you feel anxious or stressed, a quick time-out can help. Try this simple yoga move. Stand straight, legs together. As you breathe in, raise your arms high over your head. Bend forward at your hips as you breathe out, keeping your upper body aligned. Grasp your calves or ankles. Breathe deeply and hold about a minute. Breathe in and slowly come back up, head and arms lose and relaxed, to standing.
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Tags: Back Pain | Posted on: 01-Nov-2019 | No of views: 2916 Gardening is one of the joys of life for many of us, but back pain can throw a wrench into the best-laid planting plans. That doesn’t mean you need to cross gardening off your list. With a few adaptations and a dash of creativity, you can still exercise that green thumb by following these 11 strategies for minimizing injury.
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