A number of complementary and alternative treatments are used to relieve back pain. Complementary means it is used together with conventional medicine. Alternative means it is done in place of conventional medicine.
Acupuncture is now a common alternative treatment for certain kinds of pain. It involves inserting small needles or exerting pressure on certain "energy" points in the body. When the pins have been placed successfully, the patient is supposed to experience...
Read moreHow can chronic pain be prevented? Oh that I and the insurance companies knew the answer to that question! The key is to identify those... Read more »
Medications are the most frequently recommended treatment for low back pain. Research has shown that 80% of primary care patients with... Read more »
A new study published in the July 5 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine found that “massage therapy may be effective for treatment... Read more »
My last post looked into the benefit of some drugs with an anti-depressant effect in the treatment of the chronic pain of fibromyalgia. ... Read more »
An analysis of studies regarding the use of opioids in chronic back pain was published in the January 16, 2007 edition of “Annals of... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Rigors; ShiveringHome CareFever (which can accompany chills) is the body's natural response to a variety of conditions, such as infection. If the... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
More and more older adults are seeking help for their chronic low back pain outside of traditional medical practices. Complementary and alternative... Read more »