back pain

SusanJean · Jun 26, 2005

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

UM Review RN, ASN, RN · Jun 26, 2005

Pilates.

KJRN79 · Jun 26, 2005

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.

Blackcat99 · Jun 26, 2005

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 :)

fotografe · Jun 26, 2005

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.

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.

nursemelly · Jun 26, 2005

Thanks for all your suggestions I do exercise regularly im finding that helpful. I was even thinking of starting yoga

zenman · Jun 28, 2005

Yep, strengthen your core...front and back.

Josh L.Ac. · Aug 26, 2005

Acupuncture in combination with core training.

button2cute · Aug 26, 2005

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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fotografe · Aug 26, 2005

www.wholehealthmd.com has detailed info. Basically they are all herbs with antinflammatory properties.

hello.
please explain the herbs and side effects...ty
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lifriedland · Dec 5, 2005

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.