back pain

[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.

[nativehealer]

Another thing you can try is finding if anyone knows how to do accu-pressure. Accu-pressure would also help to rid the knots and pain along the spine and back.

Nativehealer

[Question]

Two incredible therapies to check out for back issues: Craniosacral Therapy, and Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT). I have had amazing results with both. They are gentle, and do not manipulate the body as chiropractic does. Good luck.

Many chiropractors are also trained in crianiosacral therapy. Chiropractors also have many other light force 'gentle' techniques like, atlas orthogonal (AO), N.U.C.C.A, activator methods, Grostic etc.

http://www.upcspine.com/default.asp

http://www.atlasorthogonality.com/

http://www.orthospinology.org/index.html

http://www.activator.com/

http://www.aucco.org/grostic.html

[bajagirl]

I'm a nursing student in Seattle. I have had terrible back pain for years due to scoliosis and the one "miracle" cure I discovered was a form of yoga called Ashtanga. My back pain literally disappeared after 3 weeks of practicing 3 to 4 days per week. Good luck!

[Agnus]

hello.

please explain the herbs and side effects...ty

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I am afraid I did not find the comercial site we were referred to very informative.

Hope this helps

Tumeric is a well studied anti carcinogen, and anti parasitic and antiseptic. However we are talking about pain treatment so that is what I will focus on. it has been found as effective as NSAIDS in treating various arthritic type pain and post operative pain. It is thought to stimulate corticosteroids release, sensitize cortisol receptors or increase the half life of cortsol though changes in hepatic metablism.

the risks are simular to the antiplatelet risks associated with NSAIDS. Here is the good news these risks are lower than using NSAIDS. However, because the both effect patelet agregation it is unwise to use with NSAIDS.

Ginger is better known for its antiemetic effects and it's anti platelet effects. I use it all the time for its soothing effect on the intestional mucosa.

As far as it's anti inflamatory effects, it too is effective in various arthritic pains and muscle discomfort. It is sumised that it inhibits prostaglandins, thromboxane and leukotrine synthesis.

Again same bleeding cautions with this as other antiplatelet agents. Dont use with NSAIDS

Bromelain effects blood clotting by inhibiting fibrogen synthesis. It degrades fibrin and fibrogen. it also lower serum tissue level of kiniogen and bradykinin ( the significance is relaxing smooth muscle of blood vessels thus increasing permeability of vessels). It is the meat tenderizing enzyme found in pinapple thus possibly explaining the action on fibrin and fibrogenin. Again you have bleeding issues with both the effect on fibrin and fibrinogen and increase vessel pearmeability. It relieve pain by sitimulating prostaglandins.Dont use with NSAIDS

I would use caution in combining these as they all have anti clotting properties.

On the other hand my daughter who is known to throw clots for no particular reason will shortly be flying cross country and will be using ginger. She is one of those people who can not take cumadin.

I am guessing boswella is not an herb but a chemical that is perhaps found as a constituant of an herb like bromelain is. In any case the site we were directed to only says it is an anti inflamatory.

[ginger58, ASN, RN]

Tighten the abds when moving a patient or any time you are doing something involving your back. Strengthen the abds. Do you have a PT person that could show you some hints for moving patients? Some states are mandating a no lift policy for hospital staff, except for lift teams. Hope your back gets to feeling better because I know the feeling.

[Chad Estes]

Hello -

The thread on back pain is a bit old, but no one mentioned learning how to move better. It doesn't have to involve hours in the gym strengthening any muscles. You can reorganize your movement patterns and make them more efficient, thereby taking the majority of the stress away that is causing your pain. Look into the Feldenkrais Method or the Anat Baniel Method. They both work WONDERS in terms of learning how to move without pain!

Good Luck!

[ceann]

I highly recommend myofascial release- it is the only thing that has helped my back after years of abuse. Also, watching my sleep posture, doing yoga and strengthing my core has really helped as well. I do recommend if you are interested in yoga and pilates to go to a certified instructor until you get the techniques down rather than learning by dvd. The instructor can teach you proper technique and adaptations so you will strengthen rather than potentially injur yourself. Good luck!

[XB9S, BSN, MSN, EdD, RN, APN]

This thread was started 5 years ago, and because we are unable to provide advice on personal medical problems I am going to close it