Posts Tagged chronic low back pain
Massage Therapy Shown To Be the Best Choice of Treatment for Lower Back Pain
Massage therapists often gush about the therapeutic properties of massage therapy, saying it can lower levels of anxiety and stress, improve wellness, and even reduce pain. And for the most part, they’re right.
Indeed, many academic studies have demonstrated the therapeutic properties of massage, but these studies are usually small in their number of participants, and often massage is indicated as a complementary treatment, for example, as a non-invasive pain reliever for cancer patients. A study in the July 5 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine is therefore a breakthrough for massage therapists as it concludes that massage isn’t just a good complementary therapy, rather, it is the best choice for treating lower back pain.
The study, titled A Comparison of the Effects of 2 Types of Massage and Usual Care on Chronic Low Back Pain, is so newsworthy because it concludes that general massage therapy is more effective than standard medical treatment when dealing with back pain. This means that a weekly massage can do more to ease chronic back pain than painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs (think Advil) and physical therapy. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Fix Your Back Pain Effectively With Pilates
Most people experience some sort of back pain occasionally, and for others more on a regular basis Whatever, it is, if you experience pain or discomfort in your back, you should aim to treat it immediately. Temporary pain relief is ideal but you should not settle with it. Think about getting rid of the problem in the long term. Also be reminded that back pain, if untreated and neglected for a long time, can worsen and more difficult to treat in the long run.
If you are looking for an effective and long-lasting back pain relief treatment program, Pilates is your answer!
It is the ideal program for all. It not only relieves pain, the pilates exercises routine is easy to follow and simple to perform. What’s more, it also eliminates and corrects any problem or condition that may eventually lead to chronic low back pain. Thus, Pilates can be considered as one of the most holistic approach against back pain.
Causes of back pain
Back pain is usually caused by muscle imbalances particularly along weak areas of your spine. It can occur as a discomfort in the area near your neck, in your mid-back, or in your lower back. Some muscles along the spine can get idle, while others tend to be overused. This leads to muscle imbalance, which can be precursor to muscle spasms and tears. It can also lead to poor posture due to over compensation! Read the rest of this entry »