Comments on: Back Pain Treatment Options

By: Graham

Graham — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 03:31:29 +0000

There are many treatments offered for relieving back pain. It is important for us to choose which the best one for relieving our back pain is. Make sure that we will get the best treatment that will give the best effects for us.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:59:41 +0000

Hi Mitch

Sounds like you’ve been around the mill. Sometimes there nothing better than to manage your pain with your own techniques. That is- be constantly mindful. Your back will show no mercy after a day in the garden bending over. Don’t waken the sleeping giant and it should be manageable- other than that- things take some time but seek treatment to keep your body moving.

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:36:32 +0000

I think the key thing is for people to know treating acute pain can be different from treating chronic pain. Definitely start with the basic stuff mentioned above.

I always find it amazing how simple but powerful icing a back pain can be.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:58:37 +0000

Mitch, did you try the cold laser? Did it help? Do you keep in shape?

By: Neil Bressler

Neil Bressler — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:55:49 +0000

Back pain is something that we will never wish to deal with. Having this treatment options can help us, but sometimes treatments or therapies have temporary relief, with essential exercises and good streatching we can have lasting relief.

By: Mitch

Mitch — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:04:20 +0000

Dear Friends,

I am a 54 year old “old dude” with chronic low back pain. In 1984 I was diagnosed with sciatica in the l4, l5 region of my lower back as a result of an old college football injury. Due to stubborness and fear of my doctors I have managed to avoid surgery however I have had epidurals. I have also taken my share of NSAIDs, prednisone, and pain killers when the pain is unbearable.

My lower back pain has flared recently as a result of too much kneeling from working in my garden.

I recently came upon this cold laser blog on wordpress and thought I would check it out but I thought I would share it with sciatica sufferers out there:

It looks interesting but I have never tried cold laser before. I may try it as I have nothing to lose at this point besides money and have tried everything besides going under the knife (no thank you)

By: Mark Mulak

Mark Mulak — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:07:50 +0000

In the initial phase of back pain chiropractic care and or physical therapy should be aimed at decreasing the inflammation and restoring movement. The use of adjustments by a chiropractor should be accompanied by the use of cryotherapy (cold packs), muscle stimulation, ultrasound, cold laser, traction and exercise. X-rays and MRI’s are ideally suited to identify the cause and tailor treatment. Dr. Mark Mulak Cranston, RI

By: Dr Hope

Dr Hope — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:39:19 +0000

A new treatment for Back Pain

Manipulation Under Anesthesia, otherwise known as MUA, is a non-invasive procedure offered for acute and chronic conditions, including: neck, back, and joint pain, muscle spasms, tight muscles, fibrous adhesions and long term pain syndromes.

Manipulation of the spine with the patient sedated is one of the most gentle and effective methods of helping patients control their pain. MUA provides manipulation and adjustments of the spine and surrounding tissue in an atmosphere where the patient is more responsive and less apprehensive, therefore eliminating resistance from contracted and spastic muscles.

For those patients with chronic pain and joint, muscle, ligament disorders who are not finding relief through more conventional treatments including physical therapy, narcotic pain medications, chiropractic manipulation without anesthesia, or other invasive procedures such as epidural injections and surgery, MUA combined with simple post-procedure treatment, exercise and therapy has been proven to eliminate or greatly reduce pain and restore or greatly improve range of motion.

I hope this helps