“Back Pain Remedies: Walk More”

Looking for a cure for lower back pain? Chronic low back pain got you down? Want to help your chiropractor or therapist ?

Take a walk.

Walking is great exercise for the lower back. Each step uses the lower back, butt and abdominal muscles to keep them fit.

How to walk more:

• Park further from the store when shopping
• Park further from the office at work
• Take a walking lunch
• Get the family out for an evening walk after dinner
• Go to a mall on a rainy day
• Take your poodle out for a stroll
• Go to the zoo
• Or an amusement park

When NOT to walk

• When you have sciatica
• When you can’t comfortably stand straight
• When walking causes more than minor discomfort for your back
• When it’s too hot
• When you have back spasms

By adding extra walking minutes each day, you are conditioning your core muscles that support your back. This will lead to increased strength and endurance which has been shown to reduce back pain.

“Back Pain Remedies: Water”

It’s no coincidence that our planet, every living thing and of course our own bodies are composed of about 76% water. We were created to thrive on water. Water makes the entire world work. It stands to reason therefore, that if we do not take in enough water there will be consequences.

Most people realize that inadequate hydration can cause illness like bladder and kidney trouble, headaches, fatigue, etc. But you may be surprised to learn that a significant number of people suffer from aches and pains, like back pain due to lack of water.

Without proper hydration, our body cannot perform complex biochemical processes that are required for normal health. Waste products are not flushed out adequately, which leads to build up of toxic chemicals. Muscles, lacking proper hydration tend to tighten up exerting pressure on the spine.

So if you have back pain, do your doctor or therapist a favor and help them help you. Drink more water.

But how much is enough?
Without going into complex calculations factoring body weight, age and activity level, try this test. I call it the T.T. or “Toilet Test.”

Toilet Test for proper hydration

When you urinate, simply observe the color:

• Very pale yellow to clear: Good hydration
• Medium yellow: Pretty good, drink a cup or two more each day
• Dark yellow: Getting dehydrated, drink several more cups
• Dark almost brown: You are dehydrated, drinks lots more water

Also note the odor:

• Well hydration results in very low urine odor because it is diluted.
• A strong odor indicates dehydration and concentrated waste products in the urine.

Are you thirsty?
If you feel thirsty, chances are you are already on the verge of dehydration! Being well hydrated throughout the day prevents thirst. Thirst is a signal tat we are seriously low on water. Don’t wait to be thirsty before drinking.

Drink coffee, tea, soda or alcohol?
These beverages are diuretics; they make you urinate more. So if you drink these, you need to replace the lost water by drinking additional water.

Try drinking enough water to keep your urine clear and low odor and your mouth is moist. If you do, you will probably find that your back hurts less.

“Back Pain Remedies…”

Back pain is reported to afflict upwards of 90% of adults. Only the common cold is more common. Despite how common it is, it is still a perplexing problem for many.

For many, chiropractic care, physical therapy and/or acupuncture are quite effective at relieving back pain. But not all back pain responds to these common back pain remedies.
For a certain percentage of the population, a cure for lower back pain remains elusive. For these sufferers of chronic low back pain, here are a couple of tips that may help you get over the hurdle.

Home remedies for lower back pain

• Drink more water
• Add more minerals (Calcium, magnesium, potassium, etc.) to your diet
• Lose 1 belt size
• Walk more
• Alternate heat and ice
• Add Omega-3 fatty acids to your diet
• Do 100 sit-ups/crunches a day
• Perform knee to chest stretches
• Bounce on a therapy ball
• Sit in a rocking chair for 1 hour a day (JFK did!)
• Get orthotics
• Try a different bed

If you are suffering from lower back pain that just won’t go away, try the items on this list. Go crazy and do them all within a day or two, or slowly plod along. The point is, do something.

“Is There a Cure for Lower Back Pain?”

The “Cure for Lower Back Pain” ultimately starts with what is causing your back pain. Here are the most common causes and cures of lower back pain:

Subluxation or spinal misalignment: This is the primary condition treated by chiropractors. Spinal bones become stuck causing pain. Doctors of chiropractic move the stuck bones with “adjustments” by hand or hand-held devices. Increased water intake can also help with back pain.

Back strain: Over exertion from sports, work and postural stress can cause the muscles of the back to become strained. The result is spasm, pain and stiffness. Treatments that provide relief of spasm, increased mobility and promote strengthening of the muscles after the pain has subsided are: Chiropractic care with physiotherapy modalities, Physical Therapy and Acupuncture. These providers may also recommend specialized exercises like Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi, etc. Increased water intake can also help with back pain.

Degenerative disc disease/arthritis: Long standing stresses on the spine may cause the joints and discs to deteriorate resulting in pain. Common cures are: Chiropractic care with physiotherapy modalities, Physical Therapy and Acupuncture with exercises such as Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi, etc. Nutritional cures include: Glucoasamine, Chondroitin, MSM, Vit. C, Omega-3 fatty acids, and others. Increased water intake can also help with back pain. Home applications of hot showers and stretching in the morning can relieve AM stiffness and pain. Anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Naproxsodium (Aleve) can be helpful, but can have side-effects if used too often.

Herniated or bulging disc: The discs between the spinal bones may protrude and irritate the spinal nerves due to injury or long-standing physical stress resulting in pain that radiates from the back to the lower extremities. Most common cures: Chiropractic adjustments for disc bulges, Physical therapy rehabilitation for disc bulges, DRX9000 or other non-surgical spinal decompression for bulges and herniation, Minimally invasive disc surgery for bulges and herniations, traditional surgery for herniations.

More info at http://www.cureforlowerbackpain.com

New Alternative Back Pain Treatments Part 2

As the battle against lower back pain rages on… doctors have newer computerized medical treatments that are proving effective. This is good news for the reported 90% of US adults who will suffer at least one week of debilitating back pain in their life time. Back pain caused by subluxation, strain, disc degeneration, disc bulge and herniation, facet syndrome and stenosis are now being eliminated by the next generation of medical devices.

DRX9000 Spinal Decompression
This amazing back pain relief machine takes your grandfather’s traction and stands it on its ear! Controlled by 2 computers and a patented bi-directional motor, this device is truly incredible. One look and you know you are looking at an aerospace quality instrument. But what’s amazing about this machine is the results it gets.

The manufacturer touts an 86% success rate, but operators in the field are finding even higher rates! Several studies have been completed showing this FDA cleared device to be an effective alternative to surgery in cases of disc degeneration, bulge and herniation. Cases of chronic lower back pain, sciatica, facet syndrome and stenosis have been relegated to the history books thanks to this powerful new weapon against chronic back pain.

The treatments are comfortable and while you lie back and relax, the DRX9000 slowly decompresses your discs, which allows water to re-enter the discs to nourish and repair dried out, damaged discs. Bulging disc tissue is slowly sucked back inward to remove irritation from painful spinal nerves.

But before you run out and try to jump on a machine, you must know this treatment is not for everyone. In the wrong hands and without properly screening patients, there could be complications. And, this is no cure all. Some cases do not meet the medical qualifications for DRX therapy. So before you jump on this, follow this link to see a video demonstration and learn more about this amazing new alternative back pain treatment and see if your lower back pain and sciatica are ready to be history: http://www.spinediscrehab.com/drx9000.htm