When it comes to managing pain in a long term manner, a highly invasive surgical procedure may be the first treatment to come to mind. However, that is far from your only option. There are a number of other pain management treatments that can be instrumental in relieving acute and chronic pain. Here are four pain management treatments you may not realize exist. Read more »

Many people suffer with back pain on a daily basis. Sadly, several of those people suffer in silence unnecessarily because they do not realize how easily they could gain relief. There are a number of holistic remedies for back pain. Below are the top four holistic back pain remedies one might consider.

Exercise the Core

In an average day most individuals will not utilize their core enough, and those at desk jobs may even damage their backs more with improper posture. With just 20 to 30 minutes of core exercises per day you can help to support your spine by strengthening and maintaining your back muscles. Read more »

Living with back pain can be frustrating and difficult. For many sufferers, it may seem as though nothing provides relief. Turning to prescription drugs may be an option, but before making that choice it may be a good idea to look into natural alternatives to rid yourself from back pain. There are several things that you can try to rid yourself from back pain. These involve movement, stretching, strengthening, nutrition and herbal remedies. Some of these options may seem too simple to work, but it may be worth the time to see if they help before taking a pill.

Exercises

Many individual’s back pain is a result of a sedentary lifestyle. Implementing any exercise routine is a good way to introduce strength and movement into the lower back. There are a few exercises that are especially good for helping with back pain, including the following:

• Static planks
• Squats
• Ball bridges
• Leg raises
• Pelvic tilts Read more »

Yoga moves are highly touted for its ability to increase flexibility and muscle strength, but many people do not realize how helpful it can be for back pain as well. Because the back is full of muscles and tendons just like every other area of the body, it is important to keep it flexible and strong with regular exercise. Although some forms of exercise are hard on the back and can exacerbate pain, yoga can help to minimize some types of back pain if it is done correctly. Here are two important Yoga moves that may help soothe your pain and help you to live a more fulfilling life:

1.       Two-Knee Twist

This yoga position is very easy to perform and is gentle on the back as long as you do it carefully and slowly. Start with lying on your back, then bring your knees up and bend them at a 90-degree angle and keep your knees together while bringing your arms gently out to the sides. Take a deep breath, then exhale as you slowly lower legs to the right side of your body while keeping your torso still. Stop when you feel a stretch in your lower back and hold the position for 1 – 2 minutes. Repeat on the other side of the body. Read more »