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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Can Stress Cause Back Pain

Q&A: Does the Alexander technique work for back pain?

June 08, 2009
A study published in the British Medical Journal found that the Alexander technique--a non-invasive way of adjusting body posture to relieve stress on the spine--was effective at treating back pain. But very few doctors in the United States know of this technique, which begs the question: does it really work? A reporter talks to the study's lead author to find out more about the Alexander technique and its effect on back pain. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Back Pain: Can it be treated with Physical Therapy?
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

Even back pain caused by a spondylolisthesis and lumbar stenosis can be treated with physical... Read more »

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Alexander or Feldenkrais: Movement Therapy Can Improve Back Pain
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...efficiently and with a better posture, would your back pain disappear? Well, some British... Read more »

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Solution for the Pain Pinch: A Walking Stick
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...balance is the reason walking sticks help to relieve back pain too. When walking, the back... Read more »

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Walk this Way: Asthma and Back Pain
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...up straight; my lower back was in complete spasm. Back pain is one of the most common medical... Read more »

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When Does Stress Become a Dangerous Health Concern
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...some of those symptoms and health issues: Neck pain, back pain, muscle spasms Lightheadedness,... Read more »

Health Guide

Backaches and stress
...reducing stress can help you recovery more quickly from a back injury. But, be careful not to blame back pain on stress because you may be overlooking a serious cause. It is important to see a... Read more »
Back pain: low
...bending from your waist, leads to the feeling of pain. Alternative Names Backache; Low back pain; Lumbar pain; Pain - back Considerations If you are like most... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Risk Factors
...injury, after lifting a heavy object, or after making an abrupt movement. Not all people experience back pain after such events, however. A number of conditions may make people more or less... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
for Chronic Low Back PainEvidence strongly suggests that only intensive treatment using a combination of physical and psychological rehabilitation programs can reduce pain and improve... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Lifestyle Changes
Exercise, diet, stress, and weight all have a significant influence on back pain. Changing certain lifestyle factors can help reduce and, possibly, prevent backaches.High-Risk... Read more »

Medications

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