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http://backachess.com/blog Backache Tue, 12 May 2009 11:41:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 Psychological Approaches Psychological approaches are best for chronic pain where a specific physical cause has not been identified or, when it has, is used in conjunction with a sensible course of medical treatment. The strategies used generally fall into four categories, with plenty of room for overlap and the use ... http://backachess.com/blog/index.php?p=24 PREVENTIVE AND HEALING STRATEGIES TIPS What you can do to prevent back pain and injuries and, if you do sustain them, what can be done to promote the healing process? Though the focus here is on what can be done on an individual basis, it must always be remembered that ... http://backachess.com/blog/index.php?p=23 Pilates Pilates is another great exercise for relieving back pain because it focuses on strengthening your core muscles, which include the back. Pilates exercises are very smooth and controlled movements, so there is little danger of getting injured while exercising. It’s also a great way work on your strength and flexibility, ... http://backachess.com/blog/index.php?p=22 PHYSICAL TREATMENTS Unless back pain is due to an infection, malformation of the back, or tumor, your pain can probably be alleviated by some type of physical treatment. All physical treatments are more effective when done in combination with other treatments. It is best if you can get a referral from ... http://backachess.com/blog/index.php?p=21 Physical Therapy Physical therapy uses different techniques, such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, cryotherapy, massage, exercise, and heat in order to relieve muscle spasms, increase flexibility, strengthen muscles, relieve pain, and accelerate the healing process. A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that the effectiveness ... http://backachess.com/blog/index.php?p=20 A Physical Approach Most chronic back pain is the result of activities that have an adverse effect, such as lifting heavy objects improperly or simply sitting in a chair for long periods with bad posture. Changing our habits, therefore, can have a significant impact. Below ... http://backachess.com/blog/index.php?p=19 Pain Medications A wide range of drugs are available for the treatment of chronic pain. Most commonly used are aspirin, acetaminophen, and the anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen. Then there are the more powerful narcotic analgesics, such as morphine and codeine. People respond to these differently and there is ... http://backachess.com/blog/index.php?p=18 METHODS OF BACK PAIN DIAGNOSIS In order to diagnose back pain for relief treatments, generally health care professional begin by ordering a medical history and physical examination. A look at each of these in depth can shed some light into what to look for and how to find relief from pain. ... http://backachess.com/blog/index.php?p=17 MEDICATIONS Among the common pain relief medications prescribed by physicians are muscle relaxants, antidepressants, NSAIDs (nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs) and COX –2 inhibitors. Some popular muscle relaxants are cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), carisoprodol (Soma), methocarbamol (Robaxin) and gabapentin, in seizure medications. The NSAIDs help with stiffness and in reducing inflammation. Opiates like Duragesic or ... http://backachess.com/blog/index.php?p=16 Massage Therapy Massage therapy breaks down scar tissue and releases muscles from spasms. It is becoming increasingly more recognized as a form of medical treatment; a study by the American Massage Therapy Association found that 54% of healthcare providers encourage massage therapy, along with other types of ... http://backachess.com/blog/index.php?p=15