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Back Pain – Causes and Treatment
There is an array of causes of back pain. The most common cause For Back Pain is from lifting improperly or too heavy of items. However, stretching or trying to reach for something can also cause Severe Back Pain. Traumatic injury to the back from an accident can be another cause for the back pain.
Low Back Pain cause – neurological
Low back pain from a neurological source can be a result of a variety of triggers, all of which are related to either the intervertebral disc, spinal cord, or the “nerve roots” as they exit the spinal cord. This type of pain can be excruciating and very debilitating, as anyone with a “slipped disc” will tell you. (this is a bit of a misnomer, and will be addressed in upcoming articles).
Backache is one of the most common problems faced by patients. Lumbago is a general term for mild to severe Lower Back Pain or discomfort usually arising from muscles and ligaments. The symptoms are not always discrete. Generally speaking, a pain sensation across lower part of back that sometimes radiates into thighs, buttocks or other lower regions.
Another of the common Causes Of Lower Back Pain is as a result of injury sustained during recreational or athletic activities. As with automobiles, the best way in which you can prevent lower back pain as the result of an injury related to recreational and athletic pursuits is to use the proper safety gear when you are participating in these activities.
Treatment should be directed at the specific cause of pain, it can help to speed things up but many back-pain sufferers don’t seek treatment early enough. Treatment For Back Pain generally depends on what kind of pain you experience: acute or chronic.
Acupuncture Back Pain Treatment
One of the primary causes of back pain are sprains from the overstretching one or more of the ligaments in the back and other strains. This can come about from an injury, poor posture, or improper lifting. Another source of back pain comes from a herniated disc. A herniated disc is a disc that bulges out from its place between two vertebrae.
General Exercises which aim to strengthen:
1.Aerobic exercises
2.Cycling
3.Rowing
4.Core related sit-ups
5.Dynamic back extensions,
6.exercise of the latissimus (Latissimus, being the larger flat muscle on the trunk)
7.Leg presses
8.Coming up from a seated position using a low chair
Back pain treatment can entail many things and, for some, it means the use of prescription and over-the-counter medications. But while these medications may allow for temporary Relief From Back Pain, they do not address the underlying cause of the back pain, thus maintaining the body’s vulnerability to future injury and discomfort.
Massage is therapeutic lower Back Pain Treatments that provide pain relief in the lower back. The manual manipulation of the muscles to improve the blood flow, which results in reduction of muscle stiffness and increase range of motion.
Prolotherapy
This type of relief is often recommended to people who are recovering from back injury. It is medically explained that damaged or distressed ligaments take time to heal hence, bringing about immense pain. The treatment involves injections of a liquid solution that can speed up the natural healing process by repairing the soft tissues of the ligaments and tendons. T
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Seat Solution Orthopedic Seat Cushion $14.99 Seat Solution Orthopedic Seat Cushion is designed to relieve nagging backaches, numbness, and discomfort while you sit. It has a special wedge shape with U Cutaway for your tailbone. Made from All New Material Consisting of 100% Polyurethane Foam. Includes black dual sided cover, breathable fabric on one side with stain and water resistant finish on the other…. |
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Living Yoga – Back Care Yoga for Beginners [VHS] $3.00 Yoga focuses on keeping the spine open and supported, so it is understandable why millions of people turn to yoga for self-care of their back, explains instructor Rodney Yee in Back Care Yoga for Beginners, a gentle, easy 30-minute introduction to yoga. Its 20-minute yoga workout maximizes the movements of the spine and Yee carefully demonstrates the back-strengthening yoga postures, sometimes usi… |
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Yoga for the Rest of Us with Peggy Cappy [VHS] $19.95 “You don’t need to be thin, young, and a contortionist to do this program,” says instructor Peggy Cappy. Yoga for the Rest of Us is a yoga practice for people who might be inflexible, out of shape, or feeling aches and pains. Cappy presents three 20-minute routines that work separately or together. Part 1 is a series of warm-up seated stretches. Part 2 presents standing poses, holding a chair if n… |
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Seated Therapeutic Massage, Vol. 1: Back & Neck [VHS] $11.89 In this video, Ralph Stephens explains and illustrates the following: (1) Patient communication (2) Chair operation (3) Sanitization procedures (4) common complaints and detailed treatment of quadratus lumborum, erector spinae, rhomboids, upper and mid-trapezius, suboccipitais, brachloradialis (5) Closure techniques and PNF stretching (6) Therapist body mechanics including anatomy trigger points. … |
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Travelon Cool Mesh Back Support System Perfect for use at home, work, and in the car. Ergonomic lumbar support system. Attaches to seat with elastic strap. Adjusts up or down for the perfect fit. Mesh fabric allows air to flow through for cool comfort…. |
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Homedics NMSQ-200 Neck & Shoulder Massager $16.99 Homedics NMSQ-200 Neck & Shoulder MassagerHomedics NMSQ-200 Neck & Shoulder Massager Features:; Neck and shoulder portable massager; Choose from 2 speed massage and heat; Internal wire frame flexes for a custom fit with plush fleece lining for luxurious comfort; Operates on both batteries and AC adapter… |
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Knee Sit Backless Chair, Adjustable Seat Height & Angle, Casters, Black Fabric (SAF6851BL) Category: Stools $143.00 Item #: SAF6851BL. Knee Sit Backless Chair An economical choice, designed to reduce stress and pressure on the lower back by redistributing weight between the pelvis and knees. Steel construction with powder coated black frame and thickly padded foam cushions for added comfort. Seat height and angle adjust manually. Locking dual-wheel casters. Meets ANSI/BIFMA standards. 18-5/8w x 24-1/2d. Seat: 1… |
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Pilates For Beginners & Beyond Boxed Set (Pilates for Inflexible People / Pilates Complete for Weight Loss / Pilates Complete Sculpt and Tone) $9.99 This 3 DVD set has everything you need to begin learning Pilates and to progress at your own pace. Never before has a has a single collection of Pilates DVDs contained so much valuable information to help you explore the hworld of Pilates. Be inspired and motivated with this amazing library that will grow with you for years to come. DVD HIGHLIGHTS: * Over 40 routines for a wide range of … |
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Yoga for Inflexible People 3 DVD Set (50 Routines) $12.99 This amazing and effective 3 DVD set delivers over 50 routines and unparalleled expert instruction to help you become more flexible, gain strength and reduce stress. Yoga Journal has declared Yoga for Inflexible People “One of the most intelligent and useful presentations served up in a long time,..for all beginning students whether they are inflexible or flexible – rated as one of the Top Yoga … |
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Yoga for Scoliosis $22.98 This DVD provides a 50 minute beginning home practice for anyone with a major scoliosis to minor imbalances throughout the body. The practice is divided into three sections, approximately 17 minutes each, that can be practiced individually or in its entirety. It also includes information on scoliosis by an orthopedic surgeon, and a bonus section for students, yoga teachers and health professionals… |