What are natural treatments for back pain?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:If your back is aching and you're desperate for relief, a pain pill isn't the only solution. In this video, Dr. Oz demonstrates a quick and easy remedy for back pain than anyone can use at home.
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Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:In most cases of back pain, there is a mix of causes occurring. Because of this, it is reasonable to do the below in combination.
Lifestyle Advice:
- If it hurts, don't do it.
- Lift from the waist.
- Stretch and do Yoga.
- Use hot compresses, hot baths, massage.
- Sleep on a medium firm mattress instead of a firm mattress (as feels best to you).
- Get chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation - these are much more effective than you'd receive from most M.D.s.- Massage and body work.
- Physical therapists. Find one familiar with Dr. Travell's "trigger point" and "Spray and Stretch" techniques (most are not).
- Prolotherapy. These benign injections into muscles/ligament areas around the spine can strengthen them and be very helpful for chronic pain
Use the following together for six weeks to see the full effect (though benefits are often seen in one week or earlier). They can then be used as needed. They can also be added to back pain medications.
- A general multi-nutrient supplement.
- Glucosamine sulfate 750 mg twice a day.
- MSM 2,500-3,000 mg a day.
- Anti-inflammatory herbal mix containing willow bark, boswellia and cherry.
The following 3 can be used together.
- Lidoderm patches (basically novocaine in a skin patch)is very safe and helpful.
- Skelaxin is a good, non-sedating muscle relaxant.
- Ultracet for pain (may be addictive, but uncommon).
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulIn most cases of back pain, there is a mix of causes occurring. Because of this, it is reasonable to do the below in combination.Lifestyle Advice: If it hurts, don't do it. Lift from the waist. Stretch and do Yoga. Use hot compresses, hot baths,... More -
Dr. Dionne Casthely of Baptist Health South Florida answered:There are a number of natural treatments for back pain that don't involve surgery or medications, although you should always consult with your doctor before initiating any therapy.
Your physician can assist in starting you on a physical therapy program, which can include massage, traction and light weights for strengthening.
Back pain is one of the most common reasons that people see a chiropractor. A doctor of chiropractic manipulates the soft tissues and can help with exercises and health counseling.
Acupuncture is another alternative treatment. It involves inserting sterilized stainless steel needles into the skin at specific points.
Yoga exercises provide relaxation and stretching techniques that can be very helpful for relieving stress, which can aggravate back problems.Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulThere are a number of natural treatments for back pain that don't involve surgery or medications, although you should always consult with your doctor before initiating any therapy. Your physician can assist in starting you on a physical therapy... More -
Dr. Andrea Pennington answered:Watch as Dr. Andrea Pennington provides recommendations on natural treatments for back pain.
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Dr. James Dillard answered:Medical physician pain specialist Dr. James Dillard discusses some natural treatments for back pain. Watch Dr. Dillard's video for tips and information on pain management and integrative medicine.
Medical physician pain specialist Dr. James Dillard discusses some natural treatments for back pain. Watch Dr. Dillard's video for tips and information on pain management and integrative medicine. More
