Gentle Relief For Back Back

Treatments For Back Pain

Back pain commonly arises from the nerves, joints, muscles, ligaments and other structures in the spine. The spine is a complicated structure interlinking joints, nerves, muscles, ligaments and tendons, which are all vulnerable of developing pain.

Common Causes of Back Pain

Determining the cause is essential in finding an effective treatment to stop any discomfort.

• Strains and Sprains
• Pinched Nerve Syndrome
• Osteoporotic Fractures

According to research, a whopping 8 out of 10 adults suffer from back pain at least once in their life. There are many risk factors that determine whether you’re likely to develop back pain. Some common factors may include age, genes, being overweight, lack of exercise, and so forth. Find out if you are at risk of developing back pain.

Symptoms:

Here are some symptoms to look out for to determine if you’re suffering from any type of back disorder:

• Feeling of sharp pain anywhere from your neck to your lower back – Particularly after lifting heavy weights, objects, or doing other activities that require a lot of back movement.
• Experiencing difficulty or pain when bending over to pick up something.
• An awkward feeling of pain after sitting down or standing for an extended period of time.
• Experiencing intense muscle spasms while standing straight.

Research has shown that osteopathy provokes the release of the body’s natural pain-stifling chemicals, which act on the nerve cell receptors and actually reduces stiffness and discomfort.

Massage therapy for back pain is a low risk, and non-invasive method of treatment. Not only will this method help in the pain aspect, it also aids in the release of natural chemicals the body produces known as endorphins. This is great for people who suffer from acute pains. Historically, the use of massage therapy was not readily accepted by conventional medicine as a treatment of back pain or any other pains for that matter. However, the medical society now accepts this method as a valid complementary treatment, recognising the many therapeutic benefits that it brings.

The aim of massage therapy is quite simple; it increases circulation and blood flow that the affected area with the muscles needs. This stimulates the rejuvenation of the tissues and muscles surrounding the affected area, promoting a relaxed and stress-less flow of blood.