13th May 2009
What Are My Low Back Pain Treatment Alternatives?
It is pretty safe to assume that we all know what the most common question asked by back pain sufferers typically is, “What are my treatment options?”
There are a number of traditional treatment methods a back pain patient may undergo when they first experience back pain or discomfort. An example would be bed rest. Bed rest may be prescribed for back pain sufferers whose conditions are not considered serious. The downfall of this treatment method is that patients may be more likely to develop depression and experience other negative effects.
Physical therapy is another common treatment option recommended for back pain sufferers. Certain exercises can improve the general function and strength of the spine, but may not address the primary cause of a patient’s back pain.
Pain medication or pain killers will normally function by temporarily decreasing inflammation, muscle spasm and pain. This option will only alleviate symptoms, but rarely does it deal with the primary cause of pain.
A treatment option introduced over 2,500 years ago is called acupuncture. It is a form of treatment where by needles are inserted into various parts of the body, such as in ankles, knees, or fingers for the treatment of back pain.
Back surgery attempts to correct the primary cause of the problem. Some patients report significant relief of pain after surgery, but the risks involved make this option a last resort for many.
Manual traction may be used by a therapist, by utilizing the patient’s weight to change both the force and direction of pull. Auto traction is when the patient controls the traction forces by grabbing and pulling on the end of the traction table.
Non-surgical spinal decompression therapy is another treatment alternative available to back pain sufferers. The DRX9000 True Non-surgical Spinal Decompression SystemTM is designed to provide pain relief for compressive and degenerative injuries of the spine. Through the application of spinal decompressive forces to these injuries, patients have found relief from their back pain problems.
As new emerging technologies arise, more and more back pain sufferers are finding the relief they so desperately search for.
Consult with your physician prior to undergoing any form of treatment.
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