Muscle Strain

Ahh...Ice Massage Therapy for Back Pain Relief

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:08:50 -0800

Ice massage therapy

For patients experiencing back pain, ice massage therapy is quick, free, easy to do, and it can provide significant pain relief for many types of back pain.

Back Pain Symptoms: Overview of Lower Back Pain Symptoms and Diagnosis

Ben Parr — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:23:56 -0800

The cause of back pain can usually be diagnosed with a detailed description of one’s symptoms. The description of back pain symptoms, along with one's medical history (and possibly diagnostic testing), will usually lead to a diagnosis of a general cause (such as back strain), or a specific condition (such as a herniated disc).

Back Pain Symptoms from a Sprain or Strain

Back sprain or strain symptoms generally include:

Neuromuscular Massage Therapy

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:07:35 -0800

The most effective type of massage therapy for lower back pain is neuromuscular therapy. Neuromuscular therapy is also called trigger point myotherapy. The American Academy of Pain Management recognizes this form of massage therapy as an effective treatment for back pain caused by soft tissue injury (such as a muscle strain).

Can Massage Help Your Back Problem?

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:07:35 -0800

For most of us, the answer is probably 'yes', since massage is non-invasive and considered very low risk for most people. In addition to physical benefits, certain types of massage have been shown to help psychologically via relaxation and increased production of 'feel good' chemicals that the body naturally produces (endorphins)--helpful for people with both acute back problems and chronic back pain. This newsletter describes why massage may be right for you.

Low Back Pain from Muscle Strain

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:30:17 -0800

The majority of episodes of acute lower back pain are caused by damage to the muscles and/or ligaments in the low back. Even though a muscle strain doesn’t sound like a serious injury, the low back pain can be surprisingly severe and is the cause of many emergency room visits each year.

Backpacks and Back Pain in Children

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:19 -0800

Each school year millions of children walk to, from and around school carrying backpacks filled with books and materials. Parents should be aware that overly stressing the back with a heavy backpack could cause back pain in their child. Following a few guidelines and using common sense can help avoid this type of back pain.