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Back pain medication is usually divided into pain killers, muscle relaxants, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. While medication is helpful in the early stages of a back pain episode, longer term use of some of these medications can pose some risks. Continue reading →

Sex and back pain is a subject that is often overlooked or not discussed when attempting to achieve some back pain relief. Many people are unable to enjoy sex because they are unable to get into a comfortable position due to their back pain.

To enhance sexual gratification and reduce stress to the spine, be willing to explore different lovemaking positions.
Below are some suggestions for different positions that may be more comfortable for different conditions. Be creative and enjoy! Continue reading →

Back pain is often initially managed with medication. There are four basic categories of medications prescribed for the treatment of common back pain. These include:
• Non-narcotic pain relievers
• Narcotic pain relievers
• Muscle relaxants
• Antidepressants
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Back pain relief from sciatica is well documented in the medical literature. Sciatica related to disc herniation is the most common symptom described in back pain circles. But what exactly is sciatica? Continue reading →

Back pain treatment utilizing back braces for back pain relief have made somewhat of a comeback in recent years.

The use of back braces to correct or control the spine has been used as far back as the Middle Ages. Early braces were restrictive in their function, utilized rigid metal stays, and were generally uncomfortable to the wearer. Although the materials used in the primitive braces have evolved to a lighter, more comfortable product, the underlying design concepts of those braces have remained the same.

The purposes of spinal bracing include: Continue reading →

Health care practitioners that prescribe bed rest as a back pain relief strategy are idiots.

Yes, you read right… they’re idiots.

Look… physical activity is an important part of the functional restoration approach in rehabilitation medicine. A patient’s natural tendency, however, is to avoid any activity that reproduces symptoms. Although it is important to protect an injured tissue from further injury, complete bed rest to relieve back pain IS NOT the solution. Continue reading →

Back pain relief can be attained from both surgical and nonsurgical means. Today’s topic will focus on whether or not surgery is a viable option.

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Remember the sitting posture advice for back pain relief that you’ve heard for almost as long as you can remember? “Sit up straight”, “Don’t slouch”… remember?

Well guess what? That advice is DEAD WRONG! Here’s why… Continue reading →