If you suffer from back pain, you are not alone. Although there are varying estimates, about 60 to 80 percent of people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. This back pain can be from varying causes and vary in intensity. It is also estimated that 11 percent of the total … Read more
Because humans walk upright, the spinal column is constantly under pressure from gravity and the pressure of supporting the weight of the head and torso. Over time, the disks separating the spinal vertebrae become compressed, and this often causes pain, which can be severe. Common treatments for back pain There are surgical, medicinal and manipulative … Read more
People typically rely on a general routine of back stretches to relieve pain; however, inversion therapy tables have been clinically proven to be more effective. In many instances, people suffer from damaged discs, which can take a long time to repair because they do not have a direct blood supply to the vertebrae. More often … Read more
Millions of Americans are in a constant search for relief from lower back pain. In fact, a sore back or lower back pain is one of the most frequent causes of trips to the doctor, second only to symptoms of the common cold. What Causes Back Pain? In many cases, back pain is caused by … Read more
Spinal decompression is treatment that is given on the spinal cord to help relieve pain and pressure; pain and pressure caused by a cyst, tumor or bone; and performed by surgery and other treatment methods. Inversion Therapy There are various ways to treat spinal decompression such as inversion therapy. Inversion therapy is when a person … Read more
Simply put, inversion tables are a way for you to experience the health benefits of hanging upside down. You can do this in a safe manner with the proper equipment, both enhancing the benefits and ensuring that you are not injured in any way during the process. However, have you found yourself wondering what these … Read more
Deciphering the benefits of any personal health treatment makes for difficult work. People with lumbar pain – upper or lower spinal discomfort – know the list of potential relief treatments for their discomfort, and unfortunately, more often than not, the prescribed methods fall short in providing relief. Whether a back pain sufferer lies flat with … Read more
Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice that aims to transform the mind and body of the practitioner. Originally an eastern tradition, various forms of yoga have become increasingly more popular in the western world as yogis have grown to appreciate its unique calming properties and effectiveness in combating a myriad of chronic pain … Read more
Many people turn to inversion therapy in an effort to relieve back pain. The process involves hanging upside down. This treatment usually provides temporary relief, but those who have high blood pressure, heart disease or glaucoma must be careful before undergoing this treatment because the head-down position may potentially aggravate these conditions. Even though inversion … Read more
There are several alternatives to back surgery that everyone considering the procedure should be aware of. Lower back pain can be excruciating and may also be accompanied with reduced joint mobility, which may force someone out of work. While surgery can be very effective in treating back pain, the procedure is often costly and the … Read more