back pain relief

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Q: What is the best bed for back pain relief?
I recently had back surgery to repair a ruptured disk in my upper back. My current bed is very old and worn, and I believe that it is contributing to the back pain that awakens me when I try to sleep in my bed. I don’t have much money for a new bed – what can I do to find some relief?

A: All I can say is the experience I have had and I truly hope my advice, will help..DO NOT SLEEP on a hard floor! I have had back surgery removing dics 4 and 5, a rod was placed, eight screws and a cage, you do NOT need to be laying on a very hard surface, YES it puts your back in straight alignment, but you do not want that as it is NOT comforming to the natural curves of the spine! You NEED somthing that when you place your hand under your lower back when laying down, COMFORMS TO YOUR LOWER BACK! YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE A SPACE BETWEEN YOUR BACK AND THE BED! I have had this surgery, and I have had 4 years of physical therapy (unsuccessful may I add due to my condition) and I dropped 80 pounds..I have come to discover Firm or too soft is no help..I bought a dial a number sleep comfort bed, and it has helped me immensley! You can choose the number most comfortable for you, and it adjusts differently on each side, so each spouse can adjust to their needs..I found the middle number BEST for me..I will never ever be pain free, I was explained by my orthopedist ( and I went to 4 different orthos, getting four different opinions after FREAKING out when I learned the back surgery they each said I needed)..As I will always have back pain, it was reduced with spinal supportive surgery, and I invested in the sleep number bed, and yes I still do use meds, I have NO choice…IM telling you, you must investigate this type of sleep bed for your self, my hubby on the other hand had the same exact surgery himself, and can NOT sleep in the sleep number bed or ANY bed since his back surgery, he sleeps on the recliner, as laying on his back is too painful! My advice to you, is to check out the sleep number bed and ALSO THE CRAFTMATIC bed…the craftmatic bed adjusts to your position when you sleep..YOU NEED to do some “Investigative” shopping..And some of these bed manfacturers will let you try their beds out on a 30 day free trial…As for my hubby and I we are checking into the craft matic bed, if I can switch over to it, I will, I feel horrible he has to sleep on the recliner since his surgery almost a year ago
Please do your self a favor, never take advice from anyone that hasnt gone through these chronic back problems, DO ask a licensed Physical therapist!!! And PLEASE DO NOT sleep on a floor or a very hard surface!!! That is OLD wives tales for people that do not have “chronic”back pain, and you can do MORE HARM to your back!
GOOD LUCK and BETTER HEALTH to YOU!!!

Q: I have had excruciating lower back pain for years now. Can you help me get lower back pain relief?
The pain is also radiating from the groin and buttocks down the right leg to ankle. Does anyone have a suggestion how I can get lower back pain relief without any surgery? Please note that I have had my fair share of “specialist” consultant visits with no positive results at all.

A: Hi Suphee,

I know just what you are talking about. Having suffered from severe lower back problems myself, I am very aware how debilitating this condition can be.

What most doctors recommended me when I consulted them about my back pain is to take addictive muscle relaxers and pain killers. And some even advised surgery, which is of course is the very last thing I wanted to hear about.

I never found a satisfactory method or cure to relief my back pain until I came across this revolutionary system which teaches you how to self-asses your specific condition and how to correct it.

One of the neatest aspects of this self assesment is that it takes away the guessing. The very first step involved having my wife take pictures of my posture in several different specified positions and angles. This was used in determining which stretches and exercises I should perform to CORRECT the problem.

I learned that most back pain is caused by muscle imbalances which lead to compensation therefore pain. The exercises and stretches that you will perform, are intended to correct those imbalances which will get rid of your pain.

It worked very well for me, within four weeks I have been transformed into a new person. Now I am back at work and feel fantastic when I get up in the morning. Give it a try yourself, you have got nothing to lose, but your pain.

Q: Has anyone within ‘earshot’ had any sort of lower back pain relief with an inversion table?
I may have a pinched nerve in my lower back. In any case, it’s a dull, intermittent pain that is more nagging and chronic than severe and acute. But I cannot get relief. Has anyone tried an inversion table as a means of stretching the spine and lower back muscles, possibly relieving pressure on the nerves down there? I’m looking to try and remedy this myself before I go to a doctor. Thanks.

A: Jennifer, it is a legitimate way to treat a lower back problem. Remember to take it slowly into a full inversion position. By that I mean it should be done incrementally not a full drop into inversion. It will take days to achieve a full position. There are some exercises that you can try to stop the pain before investing in an inversion table. They might sound silly but they work and the only thing that you will need is a straight chair such as a kitchen chair. Sit in the chair and raise the left arm up as high as you can and then do the same with the right arm. One arm will go up higher than the other and you will start with that arm. Raise that arm up as high and hard as you can for thirty seconds and then rest for fifteen seconds. Repeat that twice more and then do the opposite side. Do all three cycles of the movement using the thirty seconds as hard as you can and then the fifteen second rest period. Next turn the head to the left as hard as you can and then turn to the right. One side will turn further so start with that side. Turn towards that side for thirty seconds as hard as you can and then rest for fifteen seconds. Repeat that twice more and then do the same three cycles on the opposite side. Get up and move around and the back should feel freer and in less pain. Return to the chair and make sure that your feet are planted flat on the floor and don’t shift. Twist to the left as far as you can go and then go to the right. One side is going to turn further so start in that direction. Twist in that direction for thirty seconds as hard as you can and then rest for fifteen seconds. Repeat that routine twice more and then go to the other side and do the entire routine three times. Get up and walk around and the back should feel better and freer. Lastly return to the chair and do this movement. Bring the Left knee up to the Right shouder and then bring the Right knee up to the Left shoulder. One movement should be freer so start with that side. Bring the one knee up to the opposite shoulder as hard as you can for thirty seconds and then rest for fifteen seconds. Repeat that twice more and then go to the other side and do three cycles of the movements. Now get up and move around. The back at this stage should feel somewhat better. Do this entire routine at least once a day and if possible twice.

Q: Who is the best back pain relief centre in Cleveland USA?
Hi

Anyone known about back pain relief center in Cleveland
USA. I want address of Medicare Approved back brace relief center in Cleveland
USA. IF anyone know about please share with me website.

Thanks
Anthony

A: Hi Anthony

Medicare back brace pain relief wellness center in Cleveland USA. You must find some solution regarding pain back. more detail visit this site http://www.medicarebackbrace.com/

Thanks
Arlen

Q: Looking for natural back pain relief?
I have been looking for a natural treatment for my lower back pain. The pain is sometimes unbearable, but at others it only aches. I have been doing yoga and pilates, but I still have back pain. The chiropractor helps, but it hurts so much to get an adjustment that i don’t know which is worse. Any suggestions? I’d like to be free of the $75 that the chiropractor charges.

A: I found this great resource for back pain treatment, including stuff for lower back pain. This healer wrote a book on how to do chiropractic adjustments on yourself, but without cracking! It’s really cool, I had problems with my neck, and now I can just adjust it even if I am waiting at a light or something. The back adjustments are a little more, but I helped my girlfriend a couple of days ago, and she’s fine now. We just followed the instructions and looked at the photos to see how to do it.

It turned out that my neck problem was because I ate too much sugar, believe it or not. Taht’s in the book too. You can download it, and it’s cheaper than a chiropractic visit.

Q: Is there such thing as narcotic pain patch as in those back pain relief patches and icy hot?
If so, does anyone know if they work versus taking pain meds orally?

A: Yes, there is a fentanyl patch. This is a pretty strong opioid pain medication and the patch releases it into your blood stream over the course of a few days.

Q: Who has used the Medisana Back Pain Relief System and why?
I’m thinking about buying this for my lower back. Is this like the shock therapy they use in sports medicine(you know, the one that makes your muscles twitch)?? Sometimes my sciatic nerve sack acts up from being pinched. Will this help me?

A: Yes I use this at physical therapy for my sciatica nerve issues…

Actually woot.com has this on sale today.

Q: Which is the best back pain relief spray/ointment?
I am suffering from a severe lower back pain for the past 2 years… I am working in the IT industry… which demands long sitting for hours… I tried both English and Ayurvedic Medicines… There is no effect at all…

Can anyone please prescribe any pain relief spray/ointment which I can use to avoid the pain temporarily? Also please let me know its price in India…
Thanks in advance…

A: You could try icy hot. That feels really good, but the side effect is that it stinks really bad. Well, it stinks to me. You can’t prescribe any medicine over the internet. You’ll need to go see a real doctor.

I don’t know if they sell icy hot in India.

Q: are there complaints against back2life back pain relief machine, does it work?
does this machine work to relieve lower back pain?

A: I just recently saw the infomercial, and also wondered about it, so I’ve started doing some research. A good place to start is

www.infomercialscams.com/scams/
back_2_life_complaints

So far, only one complaint, but it’s a big one. Shipped product had a broken part, and purchaser had problems getting it replaced. Company doing billing/shipping is perhaps shady. Does the machine work? Hard to say, so I’m going to build my own (I think I can do this easily and cheaply). I’ll let you know how it goes.

Q: Preventing A Sore, Stiff Back – What Works For Back Pain Relief?
Looking for sites on back pain relief exercises as well.

A: Keep your back as straight as possible. Good posture is key to preventing a sore, stiff back. Massage is fantastic to relieve back pain — use some natural oil for greater effect. Regular exercise helps loosen the muscles & joints and maintain body flexibility. This is important to prevent sudden cramps and lower back pain.

Q: What is the difference between a facet block and an epidural injection for back pain relief?

A: Epidural anesthesia is just a numbing agent to help deal with the pain. Facet block is trying to find the facet joint capsule that could be the cause of the pain and reduce inflammation via injecting steroids (usually) and/or administering pain medication.

Check out the sources.

Q: does using a back support vest help with lower back pain relief?
what type/brand to go for and some details on how it can help with pain relief should be included..

A: NO! I was given a back support brace by the PT and instruction ONLY to wear it while lifting, driving, but NOT all day, because all that happens is you allow the muscles to waste away. Best of Luck

Q: what do you know about the benefits of using magnets for back pain relief?
will you please have a look at this http://www.quelle.ro/ro/q4r/home/suche/FH_bmZoX3BhZ2V0eXBlPWRldGFpbCZuZmhfYWN0aW9uPXNlYXJjaCZmaF92aWV3X3NpemU9MTAmJmZoX3NlY29uZGlkPXJvXzcxMjEyJmZoX2xpc3Rlcl9wb3M9MCZmaF9sb2NhdGlvbj0lMmYlMmZxdWVsbGVfcm8lMmZyb19STyUyZiUyNHMlM2RpbmRyZXB0YXRvciU1Y3UwMDIwc3BhdGUmZmhfZWRzPSVjMyU5ZiZmaF9yZWZ2aWV3PXNlYXJjaA==//m-71212/index.html ?

did you used such thing ?
Is it possible to use it while making an effort, such as phisical exercise? Can someone be ok to wear it all day long ?

A: I used this product and found it worked wonderfully all the time

anytime I go to a fair and i overexert or my neck, back, shoulders, knees etc hurt I put on my magnets and usually by morning or even sooner it is gone. I have won them for many days in a row.

I do not think the product you showed is strong enough being only 400 gauss.

Be aware that about 5 years ago magnelyfe changed the tape from the great waterproof tape that stayed on for three days during showers and even swimming to this inferior tape that falls off sometimes in minutes.

I use other tapes some I have found online if on a place where it stays in contact like the neck, you can put one magnet on the outside of the neck of the clothes and one on the inside and this will hold well

I used waterproof first aid tape and make sure I have enough on there to hold it on for a while as they are expensive to lose.

Look around and you will probably find it cheaper than the link..I got last for $15,00 for two (think it was vita-life or vita health or something like that

here is what they look like be sure to put the n (north) side to the skin

You really should also use a chiropractor trained by the palmer method.

I have been in about 20 car wrecks and was run over by a car and recently hit in driver’s side at 50 mph so I know pain in back/neck/shoulders and knees.

I thank god ofr magnets and my chiropractor also use hot and cold showers (I will post how below)

and use a good body cream like little moon a##kisser herbdoc balm or herbdoc.com ’s deep tissue repair oil also

Q: Any advice or information on epidural injections for back pain relief?
I have a herniated disc between my L5 and S1 vertebrae, and sciatica…my Dr. wants to give me a series of epidural injections for pain relief. Anyone know if this works, or have any experience with it?
I’m looking for alternatives to surgery…it looks like epidurals, or a lifetime supply of Lortabs…none of it is fun in my book…
I never had back pian, except for during “that time of the month”, I’m not a small girl, I’m 5′11 and weigh almost 200 pounds, my BF and I went swimming, and decided it would be fun to do some cannonball dives into the pool…sounds fun right, The pool was only 5 feet deep, and I had a running start, jumped, and smacked my butt on the bottom of the pool hard!!!
I was in extreme pain at the time of impact, then it faded, but came back with a vengance the very next day…I went to urgent care, the did an x-ray, found nothing, and tried to tell me it was just a muscle spasm…the pain grew & continues to grow more severe on a daily basis, I kept going to Drs, the kept telling me there was nothing really wrong with me & sent to me tio physical therapy…that did not work…One day, at work, I nearly collapsed because the pain got so bad…I went to the ER, and they gave me a pelvic exam! (DUH). Nothing wrong there!!! It took a year for me to save up for an MRI, and voila! There it was!
I manage a women’s clothing store, and my work is very physically demanding, wich has only made the injury worse!!! I am in constant pain & I’m getting soooo sick of having to take pain meds, when half the time, they don’t help anyway….

A: i am a chiropractor and specialize in spine related injuries. the disc acts as both a cushion and a spacer between each vertebrae. if a disc is bulging, that bulge can put pressure on the nerves exiting between each vertebra which causes a “pinched nerve.” also if the disc is wearing out (getting thinner) you lose the space between the vertebra, which leaves less room for those nerves to exit–and again can “pinch” a nerve. those nerves in your low back form the sciaitc nerve which runs all the way down your leg. if any are “pinched” they can cause severe pains from your low back to the foot.

as a chiropractor i see this type of scenario on a daily basis. for those who have degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, disc bulging, etc.–normal chiropractic care can usually help with those problems. but there are also many people out there that have had this problem for many years and can’t find relief with anything they try–including chiropractic.

but now there is a treatment that is perfect for your situation and the best part is: it’s non-surgical and non-invasive. if you haven’t heard of it yet there is a newer treatment out there called spinal decompression. this type of treatment focuses on disc injuries and the problems they cause. i use the DRX9000 spinal decompression system in my office and it works wonders for people with these types of injuries. the DRX9000 is fda approved and is the best decompression system available (there are cheap knock-offs that don’t give the same results).

my recommendation would be to research this treatment and then contact someone (usually a chiro) who uses it in their office. i would just google “DRX9000″ to find info on it and doctors in your area who may have it. this treament is able to encourage the disc to go back to it’s normal orientation and also rebuild its height–which then takes the pressure off whatever nerve it is compressing. this problem is not going to go away by itself and PT is not going to help. something needs to be done to change the discs and the only thing that can actually do this effectively is spinal decompression. PT’s will argue on this but it’s obvious that it isn’t working for you. doing exercises or the mckenzie method won’t do you any good because they can’t change the disc.

this treatment is extremely effective for degenerative disc disease, disc bulging, herniation, etc. and also sciatica type of cases, especially if you haven’t had surgery yet. i’ve had many patients who were scheduled for surgery, tried this treatment as a last resort, and then ended up cancelling their surgery altogether after treatment was completed. it really does work and that’s what my recommendation would be for you. good luck and hopefully this gives insight to others experiencing similar problems–there is a solution!!!

Q: What is the safest over the counter medicine for long term pain relief? Back pain?

A: There arean’t any really good long-term over the counter treatments. It’s a better idea to go to your doctor who’ll prescribe something safe for you to take a lot, and it’ll probably be stronger too!