Friday, June 5, 2009

Treating Back Pain

There is generally no respite from pain that is centered on the spine area. Although some medication may be effective and bring pain relief, it doesn't really help with the underlying problem of the condition causing the distress.

Long term medication of pain killers is something that should be supervised as other problems can occur because of their continued use. BTW, I found a site about rehabilitation equipment in Spanish: equipos de rehabilitación. Of course the most common way to injure your spine is by lifting heavy weights or lifting them incorrectly. More recently people are willing to try natural back pain relief treatments to stop their reliance on other types of medication. An easy, inexpensive method to treat pain and bring relief is stretching, it actually relaxes the back muscles which can become knotted and tight, causing discomfort.

Some people are now discovering the benefits of reflexology. In addition to this, reflexology can also help to improve the blood circulation which in turn provides relief to aching and tired muscles.

Acupuncture is used frequently by people suffering spinal agony by giving them back pain relief just as it has for thousands of years, although, only recently in the West. Traditional Chinese medicine is based on the theory that all people have this energy which flows through them called 'chi' or 'qi'.

Acupuncture can be used to treat almost all kinds of ailments including pain relief around the spine and studies made in acupuncture have provided results which are quite astounding.
The Chinese discipline of tai chi has also provided relief as it uses yoga like principles. It is so easy to learn by the young and old alike.

By exercising regularly there is less chance of a back pain attack.


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Myra Ebita

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