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Showing posts with label lower back pain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lower back pain. Show all posts
Thursday, September 4, 2008
WHY TRAVEL INFLATABLE LUMBAR ROLL- LOWER BACK SUPPORT?
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Taking the Strain off the Lower Back: MAGIC INFLATABLE WEDGE
MAGIC WEDGE FOR PRESSURE RELIEVING & COMFORTABLE TO SIT ON. Magic Range- GREAT STUFF! A great advantage of our wedge is the enormous variation of degrees that can be obtained to suit the individual user. Mrs S Deming Emails: "Hi --- I love your Magic Inflatable Wedge, it is the best back product I have ever used, and I have used a variety of products."
Putnam's Magic Inflatable Wedge is designed for those on the move as it is a portable washable and self inflating cushion
The Magic Inflatable Wedge adapts the angle of the sitting position, taking the strain off the lower back. You can Inflate or deflate very easily
Ideal for use in the car, plane, coach and train trips, This Magic Wedge we help travel in comfort all the way, no more aches and pains.
Comes in Black or Navy Blue. (L34 X W33 X D9.5cm max)-13½" X 13 X 3¾"
You choose the degree of support to suit your personal needs. Simple to use. With the valve open, press the Magic range product until the desired size and comfort is obtained, then close the valve.
Ideal for car, plane, coach and train, a traveler must have to avoid aches and pains.
Lightweight, waterproof and covered in hardwearing cotton, they are completely adjustable, very supportive and because they have a foam core they are very stable.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
They Think Magnet Therapy is Some New-Fangled....
Magnet Therapy: and people are not aware of the facts
The use of magnets in medicine is not something new. In fact magnets have been used for thousands of years, and many people are not aware of this fact. They think magnet therapy is some new-fangled alternative medicine. Skeptics argue there is no scientific proof they can be effective for the control of pain which is not true. Controlled studies at university medical facilities have shown that the correct placement of specially designed magnets over the area where the pain is occurring does relieve the pain for many people. That is why thousands of athletes use magnets and don't worry about what others think. It is hard to argue with results.
So exactly how do the magnets work to relieve pain? There are detailed scientific explanations that use words like "c-fiber nerves" and "unmyelinated nerves" to explain the conduction of pain along nerve routes in the body. But in layman's terms the magnets work by blocking the sodium, potassium and calcium from accumulating and causing the nerve pressure and pain. When using magnets in medicine, the magnets are attached to the skin right over the area where the pain is felt.
If you think this concept sounds a bit far fetched, then consider this: the electronic resonance imaging machine (MRI) uses a magnetic field to obtain pictures of body tissue in great detail. Athletes know that magnetic therapy accelerates bone healing which is another reason why many athletes are sold on the use of magnets as alternative medicine. Athletes like to avoid taking drugs whenever possible so the use of magnets can provide much needed pain relief in a safe and healthy manner.
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems people experience. Upper or lower back pain can be debilitating. Some people have intense and short episodes of pain while others live with a dull chronic pain. Back pain affects the quality of life in that it can force people to restrict their activities and living with constant pain is extremely stressful.
The use of magnets in medicine in medicine offers alternative pain management without the use of drugs or invasive surgery. The magnets can relieve pain by interrupting the flow of natural body elements that stimulate the nerves and increase blood flow to the pain area. It is well documented that healing can be speeded up by increasing blood flow, because blood carries oxygen. That is one reason why magnetic therapy is used to heal the bones of athletes that have been broken or fractured.
It should be mentioned that magnets are used to block pain in many other areas of the body besides the back. The magnets can relieve pain in the shoulders, neck, elbows, knees and feet. The comprehensive use of magnets in medicine offers pain relief to many people who have decided they will never find relief from pain.
Magnetic therapy has a lot of advantages over traditional methods of pain control. When looking at the use of magnets in medicine, it is easy to see that as a pain management alternative magnetic therapy is safe and worry free. There are no drugs involved and the therapy is non-invasive. You can purchase the magnets without a prescription and they are economical and long lasting.
If you are looking for relief from chronic pain then magnetic therapy may hold the answer. The use of magnets in medicine is a growing field of study which offers much promise for pain sufferers. You can use magnets that create a steep field gradient over the pain area and feel the reduction of pain within a few minutes sometimes. It just does not make any sense to continue suffering when an effective alternative is
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Credit to our today’s guest contributor - Andy West is a writer for QuadraBloc, a unique, therapeutic, non invasive, non pharmacological alternative for pain management. For more information on using magnets in medicine, visit Quadrabloc.com.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Can an Ergonomic Work Chair Help Your Back?
Working long hours can take it's toll on your back. They say that it is important to get a good bed as you spend a large portion of time in that piece of furniture, but it is the same with a work chair. This is a common scenario for everyone--we are often too engrossed in doing our work that we oftentimes forget that it is very important for us to be seated comfortably as possible. Before you know it, neglecting your back can create future problems. While more costly, it is often worth the extra dollars for your health. If you are one of the million people who are in the same line of problem, then it is time to have an ergonomic task chair in your home office.
So what is an ergonomic task chair? The goal of an ergonomic chair is providing you with the maximum comfort that you need once you purchase it. In addition to comfort, the work chair is designed to work around and support your body for minimum stress on you. What manufacturers put into mind when coming up with this type of office necessity is that it should have the ability to coordinate the existing physical conditions felt by an individual who uses it coupled with the understanding of the health capacities of the user. There are some important aspects to consider when you plan to have an ergonomic chair to rest perfectly in your office space.
It is very important for a user to further evaluate the design of the ergonomic task chair that he wants to buy. Make sure you pick a chair that is snug and secure, but also gives you enough room to move freely. Make sure that the ergonomic chair that you decide to purchase is made up of quality materials, with its cushion providing the maximum comfort for the user. The cushion should allow the weight of the user to be evenly distributed in the bulk of the chair.
Other areas to look at are how your shoulder sits naturally when in the chair. Your shoulders should not feel hunched up. They should sit naturally. So, the arm rests should sit at level to support the arms, without pushing up your shoulders.
When you sit in the chair, your legs should break evenly at the knee where the seat ends. If your knee line sits before the end of the chair, you run the risk of cutting off your circulation.
Make sure that your feet can sit evenly on the ground. If your feet hang, again, you are creating a cut off of circulation on your legs, and that can cause discomfort.
Choose one which employs an adjustable back feature coupled with a stretch seat. In this way, you would be sure that your back pains would further be alleviated once you take note of this aspect. If you want to have a full support for your mid-back, then a chair incorporating a lumbar support feature would be best for you.
With this type of ergonomic task chair, you would be assured that it would provide you a better comfort than the standard office chair that we oftentimes have. This type allows the user to adjust it to whichever height you desire so as you could bid goodbye to the toughest back pains in the world caused by stress and strain brought about by the standard office chair.
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
Lower Back Pain: Is there any best long lasting solution? Part 2
Treating Simple Lower Back Pain
1.) Regular Exercise
It is important to maintain regular everyday activities despite the discomfort. Although this may initially prove difficult because of the pain, increasing one’s range of motion incrementally can be bearable if not overdone. Goal setting can be a good idea to track progress and provide encouragement.
Medical advice in the past included recommendations of rest until the pain subsided. This has now been proven inconclusive as prolonged immobility increases the risk of developing chronic back pain. By continuing to move, faster recovery from pain is likely to occur. Likewise, past advice on sleeping positions - flat on one’s back on a firm mattress - has also been unproven in relieving pain symptoms. Current recommendations involve advising patients to sleep in a position and on a mattress they feel most comfortable in.
2.) Pain Medication
When pain medication is necessary, it would be better to take them on a regular basis rather than intermittently as needed. Regular doses work better to ease pain symptoms and enable increased activity in the sufferer. Some examples of pain killing medication include:
1.) Paracetamol – this analgesic works efficiently if full strength doses are taken regularly. Adult dosage amounts to 1000 mg, or two 500 mg tablets, taken four times in a day.
2.) Anti-inflammatory painkillers – some pain sufferers have discovered that these provide more effective pain relief compared to paracetamol. Over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprogen, or prescription medication like diclofenac are widely available in pharmacies. However, anti-inflammatory drugs are dangerous for people suffering from asthma, high blood pressure, kidney ailments or heart disease.
3.) Industrial strength painkillers – like codeine may be taken together with paracetamol. One side-effect of this drug is constipation, and straining during hard bowel movement can worsen back pain symptoms. Constipation can be avoided by consuming fibrous food and increasing fluid intake.
4.) Muscle relaxants – work well if the back muscles are constantly tense. The muscle relaxant diazepam may be prescribed for a minimum of a few days to loosen tight back muscles that worsen back pain.
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Physical treatments for Lower Back Pain
Physical remedies that include sessions with a physical therapist, chiropractor or osteopath can aid in providing short-term relief from back pain. Although not backed by scientific evidence, there have been cases where physical treatments have resulted in faster recovery from lower back pain.
Other Treatments
There are a lot of treatments for lower back pain, and programs for such should be monitored by a physician to determine whether they make symptoms worse, if pain continues for more than 4 to 6 weeks, or if the symptoms start to change. Trying different kinds of treatments for chronic back pain may be necessary until one finds a treatment that works.
Treatments for Other Types of Back Pain
Nerve root pain
The treatment for nerve root pain is similar to that of simpler lower back pain. Symptoms of this type of disorder usually disappear over a period of one or two weeks. Physical treatments may also provide temporary relief from pain. However, chronic back pain stemming from a ‘slipped disc’ may require surgery for immediate relief of the pressured or irritated nerve.
Other Causes of Back Pain
Treatment for other types of back pain would have to depend on the main cause of pain symptoms. For instance, pain caused by arthritis can be remedied by different kinds of arthritis medications.
Preventing Reoccurrence of Back Pain
There has been a glut of evidence that point toward leading an active lifestyle and regular exercise as the best possible solutions to preventing back pain. Aerobic activities like walking, running or swimming can help keep the body in a general state of fitness. Although there is no supporting evidence that performing back strengthening exercises can prevent reoccurrence of back pain, it is advisable to be well-informed about proper lifting techniques to avoid injury, particularly when lifting objects while in an awkward or twisted position.
A Summary of Back Pain Tips
• Acute lower back pain, even if severe, is normally not considered critical.
• Recovery from lower back pain is a speedy process taking as little as a week.
• Although nerve root pain and prolapsed (‘slipped’) discs are an uncommon occurrence, they usually heal by themselves without requiring surgery.
• Keeping active as much as possible and continuing with routine everyday activities such as going to work, will hasten recovery from lower back pain. Limiting movement and doing little exercise will only increase the risk of developing chronic symptoms.
• Should the pain be severe, initial rest may be necessary, but incremental movement is encouraged for a speedier recovery – something that constant bed rest will not provide. Warming up the muscles through motion is preferable to having them stiffen up from long periods of immobilization.
• Bearing some measure of pain and discomfort may be necessary while returning to everyday activities. Simple lower back pain will not be aggravated by movement. In fact, constant activity will help prevent the development of chronic long-term symptoms.
• Regular use of painkillers can alleviate the pain during the recovery period.
• If pain worsens or continues for more than 4 to 6 weeks, or if other uncommon symptoms develop, it is advisable to consult a doctor immediately.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Lower Back Pain: Is there any best long lasting solution? Part 1
First, in part 1: What are the Anatomy of the Lower Back
Lower back pain is a huge issue that affect three out of four people around the globe. A majority of these pain symptoms normally subside on their own unless they stem from serious back injuries. Keeping fit and maintaining an active lifestyle can keep lower back pain at bay. Painkillers can also alleviate pain symptoms. However, chronic back pain can develop in some people, which may make additional treatment necessary.
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Enclosed within the spine is the spinal cord which houses the nerves connecting to the brain. These nerves which intertwine within the vertebrae are responsible for sending and receiving messages from all the different body parts to the brain, and vice versa.
Types Of Lower back Pain
- Simple Lower Back Pain
So can minimal disc or facet joint problems that occur between vertebrae. Even for a physician performing several tests, it is impossible to determine the cause of pain and where the pain originates from. Because of this, nearly 19 in 20 cases of acute lower back pain have been diagnosed as ‘simpler lower back pain’.
A sudden onset of pain may follow the lifting of a heavy object, or after making an uncomfortable twisting motion. Some people wake up to lower back pain.
Simple lower back pain can range from minimal to severe. The pain may be concentrated on a localized region on the lower back and may spread to the buttocks and thighs. Lying prone on a flat surface can sometimes ease symptoms, but any movement of the back, like a cough or a sneeze can exacerbate the pain. Simple lower back pain is ‘mechanical’ in nature as it can vary depending on posture or movement.
Simple lower back pain can ease by itself within a short period of time, in a week or two. In 3 out of 4 sufferers, pain symptoms disappear entirely or are significantly reduced in a month’s time.
Nine out of ten cases report the absence or considerable reduction of pain within six weeks. Although the pain symptoms do improve, they may reoccur periodically afterwards. Minimal twinges of pain may be felt in one instance or another after the first big bout of back pain. Other sufferers experience a persistence of these minor pains for more than a month or two, giving rise to what is known as chronic back pain.
- Nerve Root Pain
Pain can range from mild to severe. Similar to simple back pain, symptoms can be alleviated by lying flat on a surface, or aggravated by back movement, coughing or sneezing. Other symptoms include tingling, numbness, and a feeling of weakness along the regions of the buttocks, leg or foot.
One of the causes of nerve irritation or pressure can stem from the inflamed conditions of a sprained ligament or muscle. Another is ‘slipped disc’, where the disc does not literally “slip”, but is manifested when its soft interior portion prolapses or protrudes out of a breach in the harder outer disc perimeter. This protrusion can put pressure on a nearby nerve and cause pain (refer to the separate leaflet on “Prolapsed Disc”). Other lesser known conditions may also cause nerve root pain.
Other Causes of Lower Back Pain
1.) Arthritis – this condition is caused by inflammation of the joints. When it occurs within the spine, it can cause back pain.
2.) Osteoarthritis – the most common form arthritis in older people.
3.) Ankylosing spondylitis – may be manifested in young adults, causing lower back pain and stiffness.
4.) Rheumatoid arthritis – can affect the spine as well as other joints in the body (refer to separate leaflet on the different types of arthritis).
5.) In less than one in a hundred cases, lower back pain can be caused by rare bone disorders, tumors, infectious diseases, and constrictions caused by other bone structures close to the spine.
Determining the Type of Back Pain
In the normal course of events, lower back pain may suddenly occur (acute onset), caused by simple low back pain. In most cases, sufferers bear with the symptoms and undertake self medication, with varying degrees of success. In case of doubt as to the cause of the pain symptoms, it is also advisable to consult with a physician for proper diagnosis.
Some symptoms may arise as a result of an underlying problem related to the pain. It is best to schedule an appointment with a doctor when the following signs are manifested:
1.) Patient is under the age of 20 or over the age of 55.
2.) Pain symptoms are constant, and are not alleviated by either lying down or resting.
3.) Pain runs through to the chest, and originates from the upper back, just behind the chest.
4.) Pain began gradually, and progressed to severe symptoms through the course of days or weeks, differentiated from simple lower back pain which can occur all of a sudden.
5.) Other symptoms may include:
• Weak leg or foot muscles.
• Numbness experienced within the region of the buttocks, around the anal area, or in a leg or foot.
• Bladder or bowel disorders, like inability to urinate or incontinence.
• Fever, loss of weight, and general feeling of poor health.
• Recent occurrence of violent injury or trauma to the back.
• An existing cancer diagnosis.
• Steroid use for more than a month.
• A generally compromised immune system (e.g., usually brought about by chemotherapy or HIV/AIDS).
• Doubt about any of the symptoms manifested.
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The Rare but Critical Cauda Equina syndrome
Cauda equine syndrome is a very serious type of nerve root problem that is classified as an emergency case. Although uncommon, this syndrome leads to lower back pain, inability to urinate, numbness within the anal area, and a feeling of weakness in one or both legs. The disorder, which requires urgent medical attention, is caused when the nerves at the end of the spinal cord are subject to constriction. If left unattended, Cauda equine syndrome can permanently destroy the nerves connecting to the bladder and bowels. As soon as symptoms of this ailment put in an appearance, it is advised to consult a doctor as soon as possible.
When Tests are Needed
When a physician has made an accurate diagnosis based on physical examination and evaluation of the pain symptoms, tests are usually unnecessary. Nerve root pain that occurs suddenly and subsides after a few weeks will require no tests. X-rays or back scans will show nothing out of the ordinary for symptoms of simple lower back pain. However, when nerve root pain remains constant or severe, or if there may be a suspected underlying cause for the pain, the doctor may recommend that an x-ray or scan be taken.
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Note: check out for Part 2 -Treating Simple Lower Back Pain
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