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eLearning Series:
Relieve My Back Pain NOW!
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BACK
PAIN TREATMENT OVERVIEW
The main relief
treatment for chronic low back pain is conservative intervention.
In other words, jumping into surgery is not advised
because many people suffer no back pain yet have degenerative
change or aging issues going on in the back region. And other
treatment options may offer relief instead. And according to
studies, there is no evidence that points to delayed surgery
resulting in increased complications. In fact approximately
80 percent of the cases where surgery was indicated as a solution
recovered regardless of the surgery. So whether or not they
had it made no difference. Really under 40 percent are reported
to have benefited from surgery. And on the contrary, those
people with surgical pasts reported the need for future surgeries,
many because their pain actually increased with surgery. So
good medical history and physical examination preparation and
assessment can go a long way in determining treatment options.
Conservative treatment
would include an overall physical and psychological pain-handling
program incorporated into
the patient’s lifestyle. It would education
and offer training about symptom management; movement and posture strategies,
physical therapy, acupuncture, epidural analgesics, pain medication and other
associated issues.
NATURAL SUPPLEMENT TREATMENTS
There are a number
of different ways you can treat your back pain naturally:
vitamins, minerals, herbs,
nutrition, and homeopathy
medicine. Some will help heal your back pain and others are
dangerous, so it’s best to consult with a physician or nurse
practitioner before taking anything and never, ever exceed
recommended dosages. The FDA has no control over natural supplements,
so it does not recommend them. Since supplements are not FDA
approved they must be accompanied by a two-part disclaimer
on the product label: that the statement has not been evaluated
by FDA and that the product is not intended to "diagnose,
treat, cure or prevent any disease."
That doesn’t mean,
though, that all supplements are bad. Some medications turn
out to be unsafe, too, despite rigorous trials
and testing. The bottom line is to research every product
you consider taking and make sure you get supplements from
a reputable
source, like a health food store. Everybody’s chemistry is
different and reacts differently, so if you are considering
taking a supplement equivalent to a pharmaceutical, you may
still have some side effects.
There are many
natural supplements that can be found in supermarkets and
drug stores. You may
have to check health food stores
for more obscure supplements.
Like any kind of medication that you buy over the counter, you’ll have
a choice between the store brand and name brands. Store brands
are perfectly safe to
use and are less expensive because you don’t have to pay for advertising.
You can also buy supplements over the internet, but you
should
be sure you buy
from a reputable source so you know exactly what you are getting. Do some
research and ask around to find out which online suppliers
are the best and most reputable.
Listed below are
some natural supplement treatments that have been publicized
to
help alleviate back pain. When
dosages are listed, you should know that
if you are particularly thin or heavy, you should consult an expert before
taking the supplement. And remember, natural supplements will not relieve
pain immediately, but have to be taken for weeks or sometimes even months
before
you see results.
Vitamins and Minerals
- VITAMIN
E-400 IU daily; anti-inflammatory
- VITAMIN C-250-500mg
twice daily
- ZINC-30 mg
twice daily; anti-inflammatory
- CALCIUM-600mg
daily; strengthens bones
- BORON: 1-3
mg daily with food; helps the body absorb calcium and magnesium
- MAGNESIUM-
250 mg daily; strengthens bones and relaxes muscles
- COPPER:
2 mg daily
- GLUCOSAMINE
SULFATE: 500 mg. three times daily. Can rebuild cartilage
in joints
and has been
studied by the American
College of Rheumatology
as
an effective
treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
- NIACINAMIDE:
500 mg three times daily; anti-inflammatory and heals
damaged cartilage. Can cause liver damage
and aggravate diabetes,
low blood pressure,
ulcers, and glaucoma, so have a doctor monitor
you if you take
this supplement.
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