Science and technology news A recent study finds that acupressure, a traditional Chinese medicine technique, can improve chronic pain symptoms in the lower back. “Acupressure is similar to acupuncture, but instead of needles, pressure is applied with a finger, thumb or device to specific points on the body,” says Susan Murphy, ScD, OTR, an associate...
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11 ways to treat back pain without surgery
By Jennifer Berry Reviewed by Daniel Bubnis, MS, NASM-CPT, NASE Level II-CSS Chronic or long-term back pain can be challenging for doctors to treat. However, it is possible to treat back pain without surgery, such as having spinal manipulation, acupuncture, and making lifestyle changes. Back pain is a widespread problem, with low back pain affecting an estimated 80% of adults at some point...
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Are Stem Cells the Future of Effective Back Pain Treatment?
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 80 percent of Americans will have at least one episode of lower (or lumbar) back pain in their lifetimes. Discomfort or pain in the cervical and thoracic regions is common as well, with an estimated third or so of Americans living with pain at any...
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New research suggests staying active, within reason, is the best medicine for back pain
Credit: University of Alberta New University of Alberta research is putting some kinks in assumptions about treating low back pain. While it may seem logical to take a pain reliever and rest up in bed, it’s not the best way to treat occasional low back pain, said Doug Gross, a professor in the Faculty of...