Chronic lower back pain is a problem for millions of people. Pain and discomfort can be debilitating and unfortunately many lower back pain treatment options involve prescription medications with side effects that ultimately replace one problem with another, trading pain relief for a number of various side effects.
It's not always easy to find the exact cause of your pain but it's important to visit a doctor to figure out what the cause is. If you are experiencing discomfort because of some damage that is being done it is very important to figure out what the cause of this is to prevent any further or even permanent damage.
Prescription medications have a number of side effects ranging from mild ones like fatigue and nausea to more serious side effects that can permanently damage your internal organs. For people worried about the potentially harmful side effects of prescription medication, alternative lower back pain treatment options should be explored.
Some alternative solutions would include things like herbal remedies, acupuncture, physical therapy etc. Some people consider acupuncture to be nothing but a bunch of mumbo-jumbo but there are millions of people who swear by it and for people suffering from chronic pain anything that isn't too dangerous is worth a try. Physical therapy is another great option and has helped a lot of people but it is a long process that does not provide immediate relief.
A completely safe pain relief option that has been used in Europe for years and is gaining popularity in the United States is infrared light therapy. Infrared pain relief works by gently heating the tissue to which it is applied. It relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to tissues. Until recently this type of therapy was only available by visiting a doctor but there are handheld units that you can use at home that are inexpensive and very effective.
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