Is your daily life burdened by constant back pain? Try relieving it with Holistic treatments.
Quite a few people suffer from back pain on a daily basis. Some people deal with mild soreness from stressed muscles while others deal with agonizing and debilitation conditions. No matter what level of pain you are dealing with, you may be able to get relief from your back pain by utilizing Holistic forms of treatment. This article will explain what holistic therapy is all about and introduce you to four treatments that have the potential to alleviate your back pain. Hopefully these treatments will allow you to take a more proactive approach at relieving your back pain and allow you to live your live to the fullest; PAIN FREE!
Recent statistics have indicated that almost half of all the pain related complaints in the workplace are due to back pain. And that's only for the United States alone. Due to its very nature spinal pain can affect virtually anyone regardless of job environment. Construction workers, office personnel, and even medical professionals can be affected by back pain while performing their job, and many times that pain follows them home as well.
The working population is not the only ones that have to deal with pain regularly. Work at home parents, retires, and even young adults who have yet to enter the workplace often times suffer from degenerative conditions like osteoporosis and arthritis. And of course you have those who may have led a perfectly pain free life and suddenly suffer some sort of back injury which causes them to have to deal with back pain the rest of their lives. Fact is, it doesn't matter whether you labor at a back breaking construction job, sit in an office chair all day, or just have fun and play all day you are still susceptible to pain.
You should familiarize yourself with what holistic treatments actually are if you plan on using them to treat your pain. Holistic therapies combine the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of life and apply them in specific ways to alleviate pain. There have even been some medical studies that have stated that an individual's social, economic, and even cultural background may play a role in determining who is more likely to suffer from back pain.
Acupuncture - This is a form of treatment that has been used by the Chinese for over 2,000 years. Many people have found Acupuncture to be very beneficial for treating pain. Acupuncture involves the use of needles to stimulate nerve pathways throughout the body. When used in the treatment of back pain the needles stimulate nerve pathways along the spinal cord from the base of the spine to the brain. In the process of stimulating these specific nerve pathways, the nerves release hormones which cause the brain to experience pain less intensely. Also in the process the body releases additional hormones which help the healing process. Contrary to the way it sounds, acupuncture is not a painful treatment at all.
Yoga - Another form of holistic treatment that can be used to alleviate back pain is yoga. Yoga is a form of spiritual healing that originated in India over 5,000 years ago. It combines breathing exercises, physical postures, and meditation to relax the body and calm the nervous system. One of the primary advantages of using yoga to relieve back pain is the belief that when in a meditative state the muscles of the body will relax and all stress will be eliminated. While some forms of yoga are more physically intensive than others, Hatha and Sivananda yoga are more reserved in their physical training and are well suited for back pain treatment.
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) - NMT is a fairly new form of treatment which can be used to treat chronic pain. It is a form of massage that applies a somewhat constant pressure to specific areas of the body in order to relax muscle and calm nerves. Many clinics around the country employ trained practitioners of this form of therapy. Much like Acupuncture, NMT is used to stimulate various trigger points on the body to relax muscle and calm hyperactive nerves.
Herbal Treatment - There are various herbs that can be taken that have the ability to relieve pain and relax muscles. Boswellia for example acts as an anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant by increasing blood flow to inflamed areas of the body such as the back. Ginger is another useful herb which has the ability to inhibit the release of pain causing hormones in the body. Ginger can also be taken on a long-term basis. There are also various oils and herbs that when combined provide quite potent pain relieving properties. Many of the over the counter pain relievers that are marketed for back pain contain such herbs and oils. Another reason that herbs are becoming more popular for pain treatment are because they are non-addictive.
Always consult your doctor before you start any new treatments for your back pain. Although these treatments have helped many people relieve and even cure their back pain, they may not be safe for use on some specific back conditions.
If your doctor objects try not to get discouraged and keep in mind that many western doctors are not familiar with holistic practices and may even try to disprove their effectiveness. If your doctor insists only on prescribing traditional pain medications and treatments then try to get another opinion from someone who is more familiar with holistic treatments. It is your body and health after all, you are free to take care of it however you wish.
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