How to Reduce and Eliminate Chronic Back Pain Using Non-Traditional
Therapy
Copyright © 2004 Steve
Preston
Back Pain Workout
Complementary therapy is concerned
with health and wellness from a mind, body and spirit approach. As a past
sufferer of back pain resulting from injury and a congenital disorder,
I understand how challenging it can be to live with back pain.
The GOOD news is you don't
have to. Studies actually suggest that most chronic back pain can be relieved
in just six short weeks.
Among the essential strategies
for eliminating back pain include exercise and movement. A progressive
exercise program that incorporates stretching and balance can help reduce
and even eliminate back pain.
When an exercise program is
followed in conjunction with routine complementary therapy, the prognosis
for back pain sufferers is exceptional.
Complementary Therapy
So what exactly is complementary
therapy and how do you use it to resolve back pain?
Complementary therapy is any
type of treatment that does not involve medication and surgery, which
aims to reduce or eliminate imbalances in the body through a mind, body
and spirit approach. There are many effective complementary therapies
available for chronic back pain sufferers.
Three of the most common are
discussed below.
Chiropractic
This is usually the most popular
complementary therapy sought out by back pain sufferers. Chiropractic
treatment involves the use of spinal manipulation to relieve acute and
chronic back pain. There is a large body of research that supports the
efficacy of chiropractic therapy in conjunction with a strengthening program.
In fact, many doctors actually recommend Chiropractic care over traditional
care for back pain.
Massage
Massage therapy is a relaxing
and invigorating complementary therapy that does wonders for the entire
mind, body and spirit of back pain sufferers. Massage therapy can help
improve a person's flexibility and ability to carry out daily functions
by improving blood flow to the limbs. Massage also provides an added mental
benefit of being calming and relaxing.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is less commonly
used to treat lower back pain, but fans of acupuncture therapies will
tell you that it is an effective treatment for eliminating pain. Acupuncture
treatment relies on the insertion of thin needles into certain energy
points on the body. Many people report relief from lower back pain after
a series of acupuncture treatments. There are many proven benefits of
acupuncture treatment that have been cited, and most recent studies suggest
that it is a good complementary therapy for low back pain.
There are several other complementary
therapies that are beneficial for back pain sufferers including magnetic
therapy. Regardless of which you choose, you are bound to realize positive
results if you combine complementary therapy with a regular strength and
conditioning program. No one should suffer chronic back pain. There are
healing options available if you know where to turn.
Steve Preston, President of
Fast Fitness has been training and counseling clients for 15 years. He
offers personal fitness training, metabolic testing and customized fitness
and nutrition plans. His new guide "The Better Back Guide: 6 Weeks
to Improving Strength and Reducing Pain Without Surgery" teaches
people how to reduce, eliminate and prevent chronic back pain using a
six week program.
You can read more about his
guide and his other fitness guides and services at: http://www.fast-fitness.net
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