The inquisitr.com website has some decent hints and tips on treating back pain a more natural way. The article points out that the over the counter pain killers and anti-inflammatory preparations that many people go for as soon as they get a bad back may well relieve the pain but do not treat the root cause of the back problem.
There is also the fact to consider that some folk do not tolerate these substances well, sometimes causing stomach irritation and other unwanted side effects.
There are simple basic things we can do to a) prevent a back injury in the first place and b) look after your back if you already have a problem.
I'm not going to list all their eight recommendations here, just, as usual, point you to the article with this link. You may well be aware of some or all of these but it's worth a read in my opinion.
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
Low Back Pain in The Genes
I'm not sure if I've covered this before but I just found an article from 2012 on the bbc website which states "Scientists have identified a gene flaw linked to disc problems that are a common cause of lower back pain."
This comes from a study of 4,600 people, which is a considerable sample, that found the PARK2 gene is linked to age related disc problems.
The discovery " could lead to new treatments being developed." And it could even be possible in future to turn this gene off.
Looks promising, if you want to read the full article click here.
This comes from a study of 4,600 people, which is a considerable sample, that found the PARK2 gene is linked to age related disc problems.
The discovery " could lead to new treatments being developed." And it could even be possible in future to turn this gene off.
Looks promising, if you want to read the full article click here.
Saturday, 22 March 2014
Handy Tips to Avoid Back Injuries
According to an article on the Daily Mirror website this week, and I quote: "Back injuries are consistently the single most common work-based injuries recorded in the UK and around the world. And they are almost always avoidable."
So far, so good. Probably nothing new there (is there ever?) It then goes on to list half a dozen or so "secrets" to avoiding back pain. Principally in the workplace as this article is more of an advertorial promoting a personal injury claims company.
That doesn't mean to say there isn't some good stuff here. Which is why I mention it and give you the link here where you can read the full article. There are some decent tips here.
Don't worry, I'm certainly not promoting any personal injury outfit, you can just read the article for the info.
So far, so good. Probably nothing new there (is there ever?) It then goes on to list half a dozen or so "secrets" to avoiding back pain. Principally in the workplace as this article is more of an advertorial promoting a personal injury claims company.
That doesn't mean to say there isn't some good stuff here. Which is why I mention it and give you the link here where you can read the full article. There are some decent tips here.
Don't worry, I'm certainly not promoting any personal injury outfit, you can just read the article for the info.
Thursday, 13 March 2014
Welcome to the Back Pain Show - Free Tickets
Well it's that time of year again here in UK where we have the annual Back Pain Show. This year it's being held between the 4th and 6th July at the usual venue, Olympia, London.
This show bills itself as "the UK’s only event dedicated to anyone living with back pain and the many related conditions."
This is a great event to visit with areas dedicated to back pain relief products, a yoga zone, exercise & therapy zone, learning theatre and relaxation zone.
I won't be able to make it this year but I can recommend it. Especially as you don't have to pay the standard ticket price of £7.50 if you use this link, where you can get free tickets just by submitting your basic details and printing it out.
You never know, you might even learn something new. Check out the show website here where you can find full details.
This show bills itself as "the UK’s only event dedicated to anyone living with back pain and the many related conditions."
This is a great event to visit with areas dedicated to back pain relief products, a yoga zone, exercise & therapy zone, learning theatre and relaxation zone.
I won't be able to make it this year but I can recommend it. Especially as you don't have to pay the standard ticket price of £7.50 if you use this link, where you can get free tickets just by submitting your basic details and printing it out.
You never know, you might even learn something new. Check out the show website here where you can find full details.
Saturday, 8 March 2014
The "Muscle Whisperer" Says Back Pain is All In The Mind.
Just found this quite controversial article by Sarah Barns on the Daily Express website. In a nutshell Sophia Kupse, a holistic practitioner also known as the "Muscle Whisperer" is saying that back pain is all in the mind, caused by subconscious thought-patterns and the difficulties of modern life.
Sophia has noticed over 20 years in practise that 80% of the patients that presented to her with back pain had suffered no physical reason to account for it. It just appeared.
She has developed a holistic back pain treatment called Langellotti Tri-Therapy (LT Therapy) which is apparently giving good results. This therapy uses essential oils, massage, heat and ice to release the emotional and physical trauma of the muscles.
I'm personally not at all sure about this. If your back pain is all in the mind then why would you need a physical therapy to treat it?
Anyway I'm nothing if not open minded so if it works for some it's another treatment for back pain which could be explored. If you want to read the full article go here.
Sophia has noticed over 20 years in practise that 80% of the patients that presented to her with back pain had suffered no physical reason to account for it. It just appeared.
She has developed a holistic back pain treatment called Langellotti Tri-Therapy (LT Therapy) which is apparently giving good results. This therapy uses essential oils, massage, heat and ice to release the emotional and physical trauma of the muscles.
I'm personally not at all sure about this. If your back pain is all in the mind then why would you need a physical therapy to treat it?
Anyway I'm nothing if not open minded so if it works for some it's another treatment for back pain which could be explored. If you want to read the full article go here.
Friday, 7 March 2014
Two Thirds of Back Pain Sufferers Ignore Their Doctor
According to a recent article on the Daily Express website the majority of people suffering from back pain who go on to visit their GP then proceed to ignore the advice given.
These are UK figures, but with people being people wherever they are there is no reason to suppose the figures are much different anywhere else.
This surprised me personally, as back pain, as I know only too well, can be not only excruciating but can lead to other problems, including mental as well as physical. And if you feel bad enough to consult your doctor in the first place why would you then not at least consider any advice given?
As my dear old Grandmother would say "There's nowt so queer as folk."
To check out the full article use this link.
These are UK figures, but with people being people wherever they are there is no reason to suppose the figures are much different anywhere else.
This surprised me personally, as back pain, as I know only too well, can be not only excruciating but can lead to other problems, including mental as well as physical. And if you feel bad enough to consult your doctor in the first place why would you then not at least consider any advice given?
As my dear old Grandmother would say "There's nowt so queer as folk."
To check out the full article use this link.
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