If you are tired of trying all the treatments for your back pain and are still unable to find any relief in either of them, then you have surely wasted your precious time and money.
Ever heard of Acupuncture? Yes! Acupuncture is the answer to all your back pain worries. More and more people now a days are depending upon the alternative treatments for curing back pain. Even various physicians and health care professionals are advising their patients to take benefits from the acupuncture treatment and get relief from back pain.
Acupuncture has been used since thousands of year to cure and treat various diseases and disorders. There are many success stories related to treatment of back pain with acupuncture. Since it does not employ the use of any external medication, many people find it an easy and affordable mean of cure.
The treatment of acupuncture runs on a simple theory. We have two thousand energy points on our body. These points are connected with the twenty pathways or the meridians. Wherein, conduction of the chi or qi life forces take place. If any one of the pathways are blocked, back pain comes into play.
Acupuncture treatment involves the clearing of the above mentioned path for the proper conduction of the life forces. The process of acupuncture involves the insertion of anywhere between one to twenty needles into the human body. The number of the needles to be inserted depends on the age, sex and magnitude of pain to the patient.
Besides this, there are different ways of inserting the needles in the body. Some of them are made to rest on the skin surface, while the others are inserted into the skin. The depth of the needles range from one inch to several inches. These needles are then left stationary for about thirty minutes. The needles may be sometimes rotated, depending upon the type of treatment. This is done to free the energy that is blocked in the body. At certain times, the needles, before inserting are warmed or charged electrically to facilitate the process properly.
Apart from this, some acupuncturist also use the method of moxibustion (heat therapy). It is a process in which small amounts of herbs are burnt at the need of the needles to be inserted. These herbs help in encouraging the negative energyb to go away from the body.
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Monday, February 26, 2007
Back Pain Relief Tips For Pregnant Women
Back pain is one of the banes that generally go with pregnancy. It is a common complaint. More than 50 % of the pregnant woman population suffers from it.
Back pain during the pregnancy is mainly due to change in the contours of the body of the woman, as baby grows within and puts on additional weight, month after month to the mother. This extra weight causes a change in the center of gravity of the woman's body. Major hormonal changes are also noticed in the early stages of the pregnancy, which is an additional cause of the back pain.
The center of gravity of women's body shifts forward with the growth of the uterus. Her postures and movement style change and this put additional strain on her back, resulting in backache.
In certain cases, urinary infections which are also common during the pregnancy can be the cause of back pain. If the woman has acute back pain during the early stages of pregnancy, the same requires immediate attention of the doctor. This is for back pain can be due to a multiplicity of factors which demands immediate attention.
Medication for the sake of medication should be avoided during pregnancy. You are responsible for two lives, so any medication will only be by the advice of the doctor. Exercising is the sure remedy for pregnant women. Simple walking is the best exercise. But do not do aggressive walking.
Avoid slouching. Maintain an appropriate posture by using a lumber cushion or pillow.
Cultivate by experience good body mechanics. Muscular exercises are a deterrent to back pain.
A pregnant woman is not expected to stand for long periods, say while traveling and for any other reasons. Do not change your sitting position too often. In the early stages of pregnancy proper rest and adequate sleep is necessary.
Avoid high-heeled shoes at all costs. The practice is dangerous as it will put lots of strain on the back. Use a low flat stool for sitting. Avoid kitchen work for longer durations.
Your clothing should also be imaginative. Avoid tight clothing. Even if you are tired, avoid slumping forward. Slumping pushes the rib cage forward and down to the stomach. You can well imagine the
resultant problems. While standing, be comfortable and keep your knees soft.
Your experienced friends and relatives will give you the correct tips for your backache problem. Such tips, at times, are more useful than the medical advice you get from your family doctor.
www.backpaindetails.com/pain/ & Back Pain Relief provides detailed information on back pain, back pain treatment, back pain cure, back pain relief and more.
Back pain during the pregnancy is mainly due to change in the contours of the body of the woman, as baby grows within and puts on additional weight, month after month to the mother. This extra weight causes a change in the center of gravity of the woman's body. Major hormonal changes are also noticed in the early stages of the pregnancy, which is an additional cause of the back pain.
The center of gravity of women's body shifts forward with the growth of the uterus. Her postures and movement style change and this put additional strain on her back, resulting in backache.
In certain cases, urinary infections which are also common during the pregnancy can be the cause of back pain. If the woman has acute back pain during the early stages of pregnancy, the same requires immediate attention of the doctor. This is for back pain can be due to a multiplicity of factors which demands immediate attention.
Medication for the sake of medication should be avoided during pregnancy. You are responsible for two lives, so any medication will only be by the advice of the doctor. Exercising is the sure remedy for pregnant women. Simple walking is the best exercise. But do not do aggressive walking.
Avoid slouching. Maintain an appropriate posture by using a lumber cushion or pillow.
Cultivate by experience good body mechanics. Muscular exercises are a deterrent to back pain.
A pregnant woman is not expected to stand for long periods, say while traveling and for any other reasons. Do not change your sitting position too often. In the early stages of pregnancy proper rest and adequate sleep is necessary.
Avoid high-heeled shoes at all costs. The practice is dangerous as it will put lots of strain on the back. Use a low flat stool for sitting. Avoid kitchen work for longer durations.
Your clothing should also be imaginative. Avoid tight clothing. Even if you are tired, avoid slumping forward. Slumping pushes the rib cage forward and down to the stomach. You can well imagine the
resultant problems. While standing, be comfortable and keep your knees soft.
Your experienced friends and relatives will give you the correct tips for your backache problem. Such tips, at times, are more useful than the medical advice you get from your family doctor.
www.backpaindetails.com/pain/ & Back Pain Relief provides detailed information on back pain, back pain treatment, back pain cure, back pain relief and more.
3 Common Back Pain Questions Answered
Millions of people struggle with back pain and fail to get lasting relief and the primary reason is a lack of knowledge and understanding about back pain.
In our work with over 20,000 back pain sufferers here at The Healthy Back Institute, we have identified several questions that are common among nearly all, back pain sufferers. And unfortunately, for many, these people continue to struggle with back pain because their questions never get answered or they get the wrong information.
So the purpose of this article is to educate and inform anyone suffering from back pain by answering these common questions and by giving specific recommendations and actions to take.
Question #1 – Is my excess weight causing my back pain?
While excess body weight is a factor, it by itself typically isn’t enough to create a condition that would cause back pain. Excess body weight in the form of excess body fat can worsen a pre-existing condition and can also make recover more difficult.
Also, it’s important to understand that if you are overweight it’s very likely that your muscles are out of balance. When your muscles are out of balance, it forces your body to function and move in an unbalanced way and this places uneven pressure, strain and wear tear on your body. And it’s this process that is responsible for creating any conditions or physical dysfunctions that are causing the pain. Unfortunately, most people aren’t even aware when this is happening with their body.
Action to take:
Don’t worry so much about your weight right now. First focus on eliminating your back pain by identify the muscle imbalances that are throwing your body out of balance and work on improving and correcting them. Then, once your back is feeling better you can focus more on losing weight.
Question #2 – I’ve tried everything but nothing has worked, what should I do?
First off, while it may seem like you’ve exhausted every possible treatment, it’s not likely that you’ve tried everything. So unless you’ve given up and plan on living the rest of your life in pain, you need to make the decision to be open-minded and continue to identify and experiment with other available treatment options. But, before you try any other treatments, it’s important that you understand why what you’ve already tried hasn’t worked.
The reason nearly all back pain treatments fail to deliver long-term relief is because they treat just the symptoms and fail to address the actual, underlying cause. For example, let’s talk about back surgery. While removing a piece of a herniated disc may, if you’re lucky, reduce or eliminate your pain, the fact is it didn’t deal with what caused the disc to herniate in the first place.
In fact, a study published in the June 2004 issue of Spine, an international journal for the study of the spine, found that 40% of people who underwent back surgery had no decrease in their pain even though their doctor/surgeon had assured them of the results.
So in order for you to get long-term, lasting relief you need to identify and address the underlying cause of your pain.
Action to take:
Identify the underlying cause of your pain by identifying the muscle imbalances that are creating your physical dysfunctions and conditions. Make sure any treatment you are given or perform addresses both the symptoms (condition and pain) and the cause (muscle imbalances and dysfunctions).<
Question #3 – My doctor not to exercise, what should I do?
Find a new doctor. Too many research studies have shown that people with back pain who avoid exercise and activity, end up suffering longer and have a more difficult time getting relief.
While you may need to rest for a few days initially to let things settle down, after that you will get better results by staying active because by continuing to move you keep your blood circulating and your muscle active, which will prevent them from getting weaker.
But that’s not enough.
Even though staying active may help; it’s not enough to get rid of the underlying cause of the pain. In order to do that, you must identify and address your imbalances and dysfunctions.
And the generic exercises that almost every back pain sufferer receives from their healthcare professional, may or may not help… it can even worsen the condition. And the reason is, these exercises do not address the specific muscle imbalances and dysfunctions that are responsible for their pain.
Action to take:
If your doctor or healthcare professional hasn’t taken the time to educate about the effect of muscle imbalances and importance of performing targeted and specific, corrective exercises and stretches, it’s time to look elsewhere.
Unfortunately, the number of healthcare professionals who are educated and trained in the art of identifying and addressing muscle imbalances is small and finding one can often be difficult. If you have trouble finding someone in your area, please feel free to contact us here at The Healthy Back Institute by calling 800-216-4908 and we’ll do our best to help you.
Conclusion
If you’re a back pain sufferer, you well know that these are just a few of the many questions that you may have. The fastest way for you to get lasting relief from back pain is to become an expert on it and your body and you do that be educating yourself.
I strongly encourage you to learn as much as you can about back pain, how it develops and the various treatment options that are available. And lastly, stay focused and don’t give up.
Article courtesy of Steve Hefferon, CMT of The Healthy Back Institute. You can take advantage of the many available free resources on their website by visiting http://www.losethebackpain.com
In our work with over 20,000 back pain sufferers here at The Healthy Back Institute, we have identified several questions that are common among nearly all, back pain sufferers. And unfortunately, for many, these people continue to struggle with back pain because their questions never get answered or they get the wrong information.
So the purpose of this article is to educate and inform anyone suffering from back pain by answering these common questions and by giving specific recommendations and actions to take.
Question #1 – Is my excess weight causing my back pain?
While excess body weight is a factor, it by itself typically isn’t enough to create a condition that would cause back pain. Excess body weight in the form of excess body fat can worsen a pre-existing condition and can also make recover more difficult.
Also, it’s important to understand that if you are overweight it’s very likely that your muscles are out of balance. When your muscles are out of balance, it forces your body to function and move in an unbalanced way and this places uneven pressure, strain and wear tear on your body. And it’s this process that is responsible for creating any conditions or physical dysfunctions that are causing the pain. Unfortunately, most people aren’t even aware when this is happening with their body.
Action to take:
Don’t worry so much about your weight right now. First focus on eliminating your back pain by identify the muscle imbalances that are throwing your body out of balance and work on improving and correcting them. Then, once your back is feeling better you can focus more on losing weight.
Question #2 – I’ve tried everything but nothing has worked, what should I do?
First off, while it may seem like you’ve exhausted every possible treatment, it’s not likely that you’ve tried everything. So unless you’ve given up and plan on living the rest of your life in pain, you need to make the decision to be open-minded and continue to identify and experiment with other available treatment options. But, before you try any other treatments, it’s important that you understand why what you’ve already tried hasn’t worked.
The reason nearly all back pain treatments fail to deliver long-term relief is because they treat just the symptoms and fail to address the actual, underlying cause. For example, let’s talk about back surgery. While removing a piece of a herniated disc may, if you’re lucky, reduce or eliminate your pain, the fact is it didn’t deal with what caused the disc to herniate in the first place.
In fact, a study published in the June 2004 issue of Spine, an international journal for the study of the spine, found that 40% of people who underwent back surgery had no decrease in their pain even though their doctor/surgeon had assured them of the results.
So in order for you to get long-term, lasting relief you need to identify and address the underlying cause of your pain.
Action to take:
Identify the underlying cause of your pain by identifying the muscle imbalances that are creating your physical dysfunctions and conditions. Make sure any treatment you are given or perform addresses both the symptoms (condition and pain) and the cause (muscle imbalances and dysfunctions).<
Question #3 – My doctor not to exercise, what should I do?
Find a new doctor. Too many research studies have shown that people with back pain who avoid exercise and activity, end up suffering longer and have a more difficult time getting relief.
While you may need to rest for a few days initially to let things settle down, after that you will get better results by staying active because by continuing to move you keep your blood circulating and your muscle active, which will prevent them from getting weaker.
But that’s not enough.
Even though staying active may help; it’s not enough to get rid of the underlying cause of the pain. In order to do that, you must identify and address your imbalances and dysfunctions.
And the generic exercises that almost every back pain sufferer receives from their healthcare professional, may or may not help… it can even worsen the condition. And the reason is, these exercises do not address the specific muscle imbalances and dysfunctions that are responsible for their pain.
Action to take:
If your doctor or healthcare professional hasn’t taken the time to educate about the effect of muscle imbalances and importance of performing targeted and specific, corrective exercises and stretches, it’s time to look elsewhere.
Unfortunately, the number of healthcare professionals who are educated and trained in the art of identifying and addressing muscle imbalances is small and finding one can often be difficult. If you have trouble finding someone in your area, please feel free to contact us here at The Healthy Back Institute by calling 800-216-4908 and we’ll do our best to help you.
Conclusion
If you’re a back pain sufferer, you well know that these are just a few of the many questions that you may have. The fastest way for you to get lasting relief from back pain is to become an expert on it and your body and you do that be educating yourself.
I strongly encourage you to learn as much as you can about back pain, how it develops and the various treatment options that are available. And lastly, stay focused and don’t give up.
Article courtesy of Steve Hefferon, CMT of The Healthy Back Institute. You can take advantage of the many available free resources on their website by visiting http://www.losethebackpain.com
Suffering From Lower Back Pain?
One of the top reasons that people miss school, work, and other
things is due to lower back pain. This is a very common problem
that can begin as a small pain and steadily increase over time
or it could begin as a serious pain that needs immediate
attention from a physician. There are some treatments for
lower back pain, but often it can be difficult for people to
completely get rid of the pain. Since this problem is causing
so many people to miss out on obligations, it is a huge concern
for physicians.
Sometimes lower back pain can move down the buttocks and legs,
creating other problems. Often the pain is the result of
nerves being pinched due to poor posture, straining of the
muscles, and other problems. When there is a lot of pressure
on the nerves in the lower back it is called sciatica. This is
an incredibly painful problem and can last for a long time.
Other causes of lower back pain come from being overweight and
putting too much pressure on the lower back, sitting or
standing in one position for too long without stretching or
exercising, etc.
Ways To Relieve Lower Back Pain
The first thing you need to do when you experience lower back
pain is to discover the source of the pain. Once you know what
caused your pain, you will have a better idea of how to treat
it. For example if you pain comes from sitting too long with
poor posture, you may consider getting a back brace that helps
you maintain better posture and take frequent breaks to stretch
you back. If your lower back pain is the result of an injury,
you may only be able to get pain relievers and take it easy for
a while until the body naturally heals itself. Sometimes lower
back pain requires surgery in the back in order to be relieved.
Often when you don't have any reason for having the lower back
pain, you could have a serious problem and need to have it
checked out immediately.
Serious conditions that can cause lower back pain include
arthritis, scoliosis, or even cancer. The best thing is to
seek treatment as soon as you detect the problem. That way you
are more likely to take care of the problem before it gets
worse. People that are known for treating lower back pain
include physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, and
acupuncturists. If you are unsure what is causing the pain, it
is recommended that you first see your primary practitioner and
then go from there. For more information on lower back pain
and its treatment, begin searching online. You may be able to
discover a possible source for you lower back pain that you
never considered before.
About The Author: Dola Raheem is the author of "Health Buster
Program" and of several reports that explain ways to reduce
Back Pain, through improved lifestyle and adequate exercise
activity. Check out his website at
http://www.healthbuster.com/healing-back-pain-without-drugs
things is due to lower back pain. This is a very common problem
that can begin as a small pain and steadily increase over time
or it could begin as a serious pain that needs immediate
attention from a physician. There are some treatments for
lower back pain, but often it can be difficult for people to
completely get rid of the pain. Since this problem is causing
so many people to miss out on obligations, it is a huge concern
for physicians.
Sometimes lower back pain can move down the buttocks and legs,
creating other problems. Often the pain is the result of
nerves being pinched due to poor posture, straining of the
muscles, and other problems. When there is a lot of pressure
on the nerves in the lower back it is called sciatica. This is
an incredibly painful problem and can last for a long time.
Other causes of lower back pain come from being overweight and
putting too much pressure on the lower back, sitting or
standing in one position for too long without stretching or
exercising, etc.
Ways To Relieve Lower Back Pain
The first thing you need to do when you experience lower back
pain is to discover the source of the pain. Once you know what
caused your pain, you will have a better idea of how to treat
it. For example if you pain comes from sitting too long with
poor posture, you may consider getting a back brace that helps
you maintain better posture and take frequent breaks to stretch
you back. If your lower back pain is the result of an injury,
you may only be able to get pain relievers and take it easy for
a while until the body naturally heals itself. Sometimes lower
back pain requires surgery in the back in order to be relieved.
Often when you don't have any reason for having the lower back
pain, you could have a serious problem and need to have it
checked out immediately.
Serious conditions that can cause lower back pain include
arthritis, scoliosis, or even cancer. The best thing is to
seek treatment as soon as you detect the problem. That way you
are more likely to take care of the problem before it gets
worse. People that are known for treating lower back pain
include physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, and
acupuncturists. If you are unsure what is causing the pain, it
is recommended that you first see your primary practitioner and
then go from there. For more information on lower back pain
and its treatment, begin searching online. You may be able to
discover a possible source for you lower back pain that you
never considered before.
About The Author: Dola Raheem is the author of "Health Buster
Program" and of several reports that explain ways to reduce
Back Pain, through improved lifestyle and adequate exercise
activity. Check out his website at
http://www.healthbuster.com/healing-back-pain-without-drugs
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