Microdiscectomy is a spine surgery where a small portion of the bone over the nerve root or disc material from under the nerve root is removed to relieve neural impingement while providing more room for the nerve to heal. Microdiscectomy uses a magnifying instrument or special microscope to view the disc and nerves making it … Read More
Pinched Nerve Exercises
A pinched nerve can be a very painful thing to have to deal with. However, exercises to help strengthen the area are often the most successful way to find pain relief and keep the injury from recurring. Here are a few exercises you can do to help relieve your pain due to a pinched nerve. 1. To help relieve tension in your … Read More
Meth Detox And Back Pain
Back pain can have all kinds of causes. One of them is the detoxification process from methamphetamines. Meth detox and back pain might not seem like two things that should go together, but they do, and the people who are trying to get clean have so much to struggle with that the back pain can sometimes be the last straw for … Read More
Menthol Products Relieve Pain And Discomfort
If your goal is to find a natural pain relief ingredient, menthol is one of the most effective natural pain killers around. Menthol is present in a variety of medical and cosmetic products including mouthwash, gum and breath mints, Chap Stick and toothpaste. Thousands of products contain menthol, but it is most effective in … Read More
Pinched Nerve In Neck
There are several causes for neck pain but those who suffer from a pinched nerve would argue that this may be the worse. Pinched nerves are often referred to as a herniated disc, prolapsed disc, ruptured disc, bulging disc, or slipped disc. Pinched nerves can also be associated with the pinching found in a muscle or other st … Read More
Therapeutic Pillows For Lower Back Pain Relief
Those who suffer from back pain know that sometimes the only form of pain relief is lying in bed. Weeks of bed rest, while helpful to alleviate pain associated with everyday movements, isn’t the best thing to relieve lower back pain. Even though you find your hard mattress and too soft pillows sufficient for everyday use, th … Read More
Menstrual Back Pain and Women
Oh, the horror! It's that time of month again and you know what that means, time to expect the worse, especially in terms of cramps and pain in your back. It all can start a little before and during your menstrual cycle. It generally begins with a slight discomfort and progressively gets worse. This discomfort is often felt … Read More
Pillows For Back Pain
Pillows for back pain can be a successful addition to your treatment program for back or sciatic pain. They are used to help alleviate back pain and to promote a more restful night of sleep. There are many types of pillows for back pain and even back pain cushions that can be used during the day while at work, home or while … Read More
Pillow for Lower Back Pain
Across the country, thousands of people suffer from back pain. The pain can be so severe that it actually prevents some people from participating in their daily events. Because of the wide range of causes of lower back pain, finding an appropriate treatment plan is often difficult. Many patients find relief from simple pillo … Read More
Pilates And Yoga For Back Pain
Have you considered Pilates and Yoga for back Pain. I think that numerous people can benefit from Pilates and Yoga. Actually, when you think about all of the therapies available for lower back pain, you probably think of the normal conservative treatment methods such as; physicians, pharmaceuticals, acupuncture, massage, and … Read More