When you’re in the middle of labor and the pain becomes unbearable, you are usually presented with the option of having an epidural to help you deal with the pain. Alternatively, you may be a chronic back pain sufferer and after trying other means to relieve the pain, an epidural injection is recommended for either …
While inversion tables and neck traction devices may be helpful when at your physical therapist or at home, you can’t exactly take them with you to the store, your kid’s little league game, or while commuting to work. All those other times (or even during those times) may require a more internal remedy, i.e. pain medication. There …
One of the fastest methods for temporary back pain relief is using a topical application. Unlike OTC or prescription drugs, creams and patches may be applied directly to the target area and generally start working much quicker. They often have fewer side effects and may be applied easily. There are a few differences between using …
Back spasms are one of the most commonly reported forms of back pain and may occur for a number of reasons. Spasms occur when inflammation compresses the nerves, creating an involuntary contraction in the back which does not relax again. Anyone who’s experienced it wants to get rid of the back spasm quickly. Diseases such as …
Living with chronic back pain due to an injury, herniated disc, sciatica, or other issue is not exactly a bed of roses. While medication does help, you like to keep the number of pills you pop every day to a minimum. That’s one of the reasons why you like the idea of trying infrared heat therapy. …
This is a guest post written by Lenka Dresselhaus Restorative Massage located in Milwaukie, Oregon. More more info or to schedule an appointment, visit www.lenkadresselhaus.com. In this 3-part series, we’ll be exploring how you can help relieve upper & mid back, shoulder & rotator cuff, and low back & hip pain with a self-care technique known …
There are many different treatments for back pain, including an increasing number of alternative methods. One of the more unusual treatment options which is becoming increasingly popular is a method known as inversion therapy. Inversion therapy is not for everyone, and you might find your children calling you Batman if you begin this form of …
When your back, neck, or shoulder is throbbing or sciatica pain is almost literally kicking your butt, you want relief now. It doesn’t matter if it’s because you turned the wrong way while trying to lift a heavy box, played flag football for the first time in a decade, or suffer from osteoarthritis. The good …
While highly popular in the medical field, TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) units are something of a mystery to the average person. These devices can be purchased at some drug and fitness stores, although the hospital-grade units are often harder to obtain for personal use. Small, portable wireless TENS units remove the biggest annoyance with …
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