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Jun 26, 2005 04:44 AM

back pain


I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on holistic therapies for back pain. I get back pain from turning pts. I dont like to took too much advil but sometimes its necessairy. If there is any effective tx out there I will gladly try them out.


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from SusanJean
Old Jun 26, 2005, 06:28 AM

I worked w/ a man that was facing surgery for severe back pain. As a "last resort" he agreed to physical therapy which included excercise to strengthen his stomach muscles.

After several months he was not only pain free, but lost enough weight to get off of all his hypertensive meds - bp under control.

Don't know what excercises were included, but I'll never forget this story.

Good luck.

SJ
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Old Jun 26, 2005, 08:47 AM

Pilates.
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from KJRN79
Old Jun 26, 2005, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by nursemelly
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on holistic therapies for back pain. I get back pain from turning pts. I dont like to took too much advil but sometimes its necessairy. If there is any effective tx out there I will gladly try them out.
I agree with the physical therapy idea, as well as good ole therapeutic massage.
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from Blackcat99
Old Jun 26, 2005, 11:47 AM

I see a chiropractor on a regular basis for my back pain. It is extremely effective and I rarely have to take any motrin. I have found therapeutic massage to be very helpful too. Good luck
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from fotografe
Old Jun 26, 2005, 11:59 AM

The following supplements help me:

turmeric, bromelain, ginger, and boswellia

Look them up on www.wholehealthmd.com for more information.

I can not take ibuprofen so I use these instead.

Originally Posted by nursemelly
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on holistic therapies for back pain. I get back pain from turning pts. I dont like to took too much advil but sometimes its necessairy. If there is any effective tx out there I will gladly try them out.
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from nursemelly
Old Jun 26, 2005, 12:47 PM

Thanks for all your suggestions I do exercise regularly im finding that helpful. I was even thinking of starting yoga
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from zenman
Old Jun 28, 2005, 03:50 AM

Yep, strengthen your core...front and back.
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No. 8
from Josh L.Ac.
Old Aug 25, 2005, 08:57 PM

Acupuncture in combination with core training.
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Old Aug 25, 2005, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by fotografe
The following supplements help me:

turmeric, bromelain, ginger, and boswellia

Look them up on www.wholehealthmd.com for more information.

I can not take ibuprofen so I use these instead.
hello.

please explain the herbs and side effects...ty

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