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Back pain is a symptom that can arise from many causes. It can range from a dull, annoying ache to absolute agony. Many cases of back pain are caused by stresses on the muscles and ligaments that support the spine. Sedentary jobs and lifestyles may create a vulnerability to this type of stress or damage. Obesity, which increases both the weight on the spine and the pressure on the discs, is another factor. Strenuous sports such as football and gymnastics can also damage the back.
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Limited rest combined with appropriate exercise and education is often the primary mode of therapy. Nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs - alone or in combination with steroid injections, analgesics, muscle relaxants, or anti-depressants - may be added to the therapy program. Acute back pain often goes away by itself in a few days or weeks. An ice bag or hot water bottle applied to the back may also help to alleviate pain. Prolonged bed rest is not beneficial because it weakens muscles. A physician should be notified immediately if there is no relief from pain after a few days in bed, if pain is severe or recurs, if radiating pain, numbness, tingling, or weakening occurs in the arms or legs, if bowel or bladder dysfunction occurs, if a child or elderly person has back pain, or if fever and/or vomiting occurs with back pain.
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According to the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine, back pain is the most popular condition treated with alternative medicine. Fifty percent (50%) of all patients in the United States use alternative medicine to treat back pain. Acupuncture, Chiropractic and herbal treatments are some of the most popular and effective methods used.
Herbals and topical treatments include Capsaicin (Cayenne pepper), Glucosamine-Chondroitin Sulfates
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Diagnostic Procedures: Identifying the
Source of Your Pain
... What is a nerve block?A nerve block is a technique of placing local anesthetics (like Novocaine) near nerves to temporarily "block" or stop the nerves from transmitting pain signals. What in...
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Spinal Decompression Surgery ... Spinal decompression surgery is a general term that refers to various procedures intended to relieve symptoms caused by pressure, or compression, on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Bulging or coll...
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Prevention
... With a little care and attention, you may be able to avoid an aching back in the first place. Getting in better physical condition may help prevent back pain. To keep your back healthy and strong: Exe...
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Prevention ... With a little care and attention, you may be able to avoid an aching back in the first place. Getting in better physical condition may help prevent back pain. To keep your back healthy and strong: Exe...
Source: MayoClinic
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Complementary and alternative medicine
... Besides treatment provided by a doctor and self-care steps taken at home, some people have turned to complementary and alternative therapies for relief of back pain. Chiropractic care. Back pain is on...
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Advances in Spinal Surgery ... Significant advancements have been made in the field of spinal surgery. Today, patients of all ages are benefiting from new technology that allows surgeons to perform complex operations on the spine. ...
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Psychological Factors of Chronic Back Pain
... The Mind-body issueMost people think that the mind and the body are separate and function independently. Instead, these two usually work together in shaping our experiences. Sometimes psychological fa...
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Causes of and Initial Treatment for Low Back Pain
... OverviewEighty to ninety percent of the population in the United States will suffer from back pain during their lifetime. Back pain is the second most common reason for doctor visits. It is also the d...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Spine IDET Therapy ... With age or injury, cracks or fissures may develop in the wall of the intervertebral disk. Filled with small nerve endings and blood vessels, these fissures can be a chronic source of pain. Also, the ...
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Treating Back Pain with Acupressure
... Back Pain Acupressure To treat persistent lower back pain, firm pressure may be applied to acupoints on the Bladder and Gallbladder meridians, relieving pain and stimulating the flow of qi. Experts su...
Source: Holistic Online
Treating Back Pain with Acupuncture ... Back Pain Acupuncture Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical therapy. There is documented research that supports the physiological and therapeutic effect of acupuncture. It has a wide variety of...
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Treating Back Pain with Herbs
... Back Pain Herbs Many of the herbs used for pain relief use the same biochemical pathways as the non-opiate pain-relieving drugs, but they are not as effective. However, on the positive side, many of t...
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Treating Back Pain with Exercise
... Back Pain Exercise People suffering from back pain often avoid exercising certain muscles because movement can hurt. But strengthening muscles despite discomfort can diminish pain by improving muscle ...
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Treating Back Pain with Juice Therapy ... Back Pain Juice Therapy Drink ½ to 1 cup of fresh grape juice daily, apart from meals. Grape juice made from dark grapes is the most effective. Keep the juice at room temperature and do not mix it wit...
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... The Easter Seal Society The physical limitations that someone with a back injury might experience varies with the level of the back injury and the severity of the injury. Individuals with back injurie...
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