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Back Massage: A Proven Way to Relieve Back Pain
Back pain is a common ailment; however, people may get better within a few weeks through massages. Massage is known to improve blood flow and eases tension, thus providing relaxation to muscles. While gentle massages are pleasurable, it does not...read up on back pain
Better Posture Makes for lesser Back Pain
How many years have you listened to your parents tell you to stand straight and stop slouching. Most kids feel that this is no more then being harassed by our parents, but the truth is, that no matter the reason they were telling us this, they were...read up on back pain
Can a Stationary Bicycle Improve Back Pain
Of the many possible exercises that can be used to strengthen a person's back one of the best suited to someone suffering from back pain is using a stationary cycle. This is because riding a stationary cycle can build strength in the back muscles,...read up on back pain
Can Chiropractors Really Help Back Pain?
Many people search for alternative treatments for back pain. They tire of the exercise requirements and don't want to take anti-inflammatories or over the counter pain relievers any more. One treatment option is visiting a chiropractor. They are...read up on back pain
Dancing Away the Back Pain
There are so many occupations where the job that someone does is the cause of their back pain. This job, that they have they love so much, they are not willing to give up, even if they suffer recurring back problems. This is true of those who choose...read up on back pain
Does Back Pain Differ in Men and Women
A recent research project sent out surveys to health care providers who treat back pain. The aim of this study was to compare how men and woman perceive and suffer back pain. It wanted to know why they get back pain, what they do about it and who...read up on back pain
Is Housekeeping a Pain in the Back?
When housekeeping chores mount up you want to be sure that all the work of organizing and cleaning house does not wind up causing muscle strain and back pain. It may be funny to think that the simplest things, like lifting a basket of laundry the...read up on back pain
Physiatrists Specialize in Back Pain
Finding the right treatment for your back pain can be harder then finding the answers to why you have the discomfort. But, this universal problem does have some answers. When you think about it is quite amazing how common back pain is. It requires...read up on back pain
Specific or Non Specific Back Pain
differentiating characteristics will be whether the pain is acute or chronic. If the pain is chronic then that means it is a persisting, long lasting pain. It often lasts longer than it is expected to even though the injured area has been treated....read up on back pain
Tai Chi or Yoga Ease Back Pain
When talking to your health care provider on what to do about back pain there answers are usually the same. That is because Western cultures rely far too much on anti-inflammatory medications and pain relievers. Perhaps it is time to take a look at...read up on back pain
Back pain and Aging
Discogram Searches for Answer to Back Pain
Specific or Non Specific Back Pain
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What is Back Pain?
Acute
or short-term low back pain generally lasts from a few days to a few
weeks. Most acute back pain is the result of trauma to the lower back
or a disorder such as arthritis. Pain from trauma may be caused by a
sports injury, work around the house or in the garden, or a sudden jolt
such as a car accident or other stress on spinal bones and tissues.
Symptoms may range from muscle ache to shooting or stabbing pain,
limited flexibility and range of motion, or an inability to stand
straight. Chronic back pain is pain that persists for more than 3
months. It is often progressive and the cause can be difficult to
determine.
Currently, researchers are
examining the use of different drugs to effectively treat back pain, in
particular, chronic pain that has lasted at least 6 months. Other studies
are comparing different health care approaches to the management of acute
low back pain (standard care versus chiropractic, acupuncture, or massage
therapy). These studies are measuring symptom relief, restoration of function,
and patient satisfaction.
The Back Pain of Scoliosis
Sometimes back pain can be caused by a condition of the spine called scoliosis. This condition occurs when the spine is not straight. Depending on where the curve starts scoliosis can also deform the ribs causing them to push the chest out in front as well as in the back. The back pain that will accompany this condition completely depends on where the curve begins and how severe it is plus the age of onset.
Most of the time scoliosis begins at birth. Although there are a lot of questions that health care providers are still asking they do know that genetics plays a large part in this condition. Eighty percent of all patients diagnosed with scoliosis are considered the result of genetics. Eighty eight percent of patients with scoliosis are female, the remaining twelve percent being male. The onset of scoliosis can be broken down into infantile, juvenile, adolescent and adult. Adult onset is almost always scoliosis that was not discovered or treated at an earlier time.
Whatever the reason or timeframe of onset scoliosis can be a cause of extremely agonizing back pain. The amount of pain is directly related to the degree of the curve. The worse the curve the more it will tire the person doing their daily routines and so the pain will be worse. Often because of the angle of the curve there can be pressure put on the nerves and the vertebrae are compacted. This
can cause very serious back pain. In extreme cases it can even cause paralysis or heart and lung problems.
The deciding factor on how to treat scoliosis back pain is what to do about the curve. If the curve is forty degrees or less it is harder to treat since braces do not work. But even the larger curves do not always benefit from braces since once they are removed the curve often realigns itself. If the curve is serious enough surgery may be suggested. This kind of surgery will use pins, screws and rods to straighten the spine. This will eliminate the back pain. Some people feel that this kind of surgery is too drastic and that it would be better instead to uses braces and exercise to try to correct the curve.
The health care provider will tell their patient that the key to prevent serious back pain is to ensure that the curve does not exceed fifty degrees. If it does by the time the child is an adult they can count on a one percent increase in the curve yearly. This can only increase the long-term pain issues.
Scoliosis will affect children worse if they have a large curve then it will adults with a small curve. As it is not all a pain issue but a quality of life issue as well it is wise to investigate early and become active in treatments that can correct, even to some degree, the curve. This is the only hope to lessen the pain of scoliosis.
Written by: Scott Parat
Is there any treatment?
Most
low back pain can be treated without surgery. Treatment involves using
over-the-counter pain relievers to reduce discomfort and anti-inflammatory
drugs to reduce inflammation. Medications are often used to treat
acute and chronic low back pain. Effective pain relief may involve a
combination of prescription drugs and over-the-counter remedies. Although
the use of cold and hot compresses has never been scientifically proven
to quickly resolve low back injury, compresses may help reduce pain and
inflammation and allow greater mobility for some individuals. Bed
rest is recommended for only 1–2 days at most. Individuals
should resume activities as soon as possible.
Back Pain Issues in the News
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01/05/2009
Live Webcast of a Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy to Correct Severe Lower Back Pain (Broadcast Newsroom)
MIAMI, FL -- (Marketwire) -- 01/05/09 -- Sergio Gonzalez-Arias, M.D., chief of neurological surgery and medical director of Baptist Hospital's Neuroscience Center, will perform a minimally invasive lumbar discectomy on Wednesday, January 28, at 4 p.m. The webcast will be moderated by Dr. Sean Kenniff, former healthcare reporter for WFOR-CBS Channel 4. Viewers can also choose to watch the ...
Live Webcast of a Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy to Correct Severe Lower Back Pain (Broadcast Newsroom)
01/05/2009
Live Webcast of a Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy to Correct Severe Lower Back Pain (Broadcast Newsroom)
MIAMI, FL -- (Marketwire) -- 01/05/09 -- Sergio Gonzalez-Arias, M.D., chief of neurological surgery and medical director of Baptist Hospital's Neuroscience Center, will perform a minimally invasive lumbar discectomy on Wednesday, January 28, at 4 p.m. The webcast will be moderated by Dr. Sean Kenniff, former healthcare reporter for WFOR-CBS Channel 4. Viewers can also choose to watch the ...
Live Webcast of a Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy to Correct Severe Lower Back Pain (Broadcast Newsroom)
01/05/2009
MRI scans emerge as vital resource in treatment of back pain (News-Medical-Net)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a growing technology providing an increasing number of clinical benefits when used in the evaluation of back pain according to an article in the January 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
MRI scans emerge as vital resource in treatment of back pain (News-Medical-Net)
01/06/2009
Reader offers a home-exercise remedy for back pain (Tulsa World)
Dear Dr. Gott: I am 84 years old and suffered from sciatic pain for more than two years nearly 25 years ago. I had been referred to several doctors, and none could offer me a diagnosis. I finally went to a chiropractor, who ordered X-rays and diagnosed me with sciatica.
Reader offers a home-exercise remedy for back pain (Tulsa World)
01/05/2009
MRI scans emerge as vital resource in treatment of back pain (News-Medical-Net)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a growing technology providing an increasing number of clinical benefits when used in the evaluation of back pain according to an article in the January 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
MRI scans emerge as vital resource in treatment of back pain (News-Medical-Net)
01/06/2009
Reader offers a home-exercise remedy for back pain (Tulsa World)
Dear Dr. Gott: I am 84 years old and suffered from sciatic pain for more than two years nearly 25 years ago. I had been referred to several doctors, and none could offer me a diagnosis. I finally went to a chiropractor, who ordered X-rays and diagnosed me with sciatica.
Reader offers a home-exercise remedy for back pain (Tulsa World)
01/05/2009
Back in the industry (Knoxville News Sentinel)
As an increasing number of baby boomers age, so do the number of back pain sufferers.
Back in the industry (Knoxville News Sentinel)
01/05/2009
Chiropractor gives back to Huntington (The Herald-Press)
Helping the community is more than relieving back pain for chiropractor Doctor Mark Sell. This holiday season, he ran a special through his office to donate money to Habitat For Humanity and Love, In the Name of Christ.
Chiropractor gives back to Huntington (The Herald-Press)
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