Back Pain
Within a few weeks of starting Reiki, Andy Chrysostomou’s spondylosis symptoms vastly improved
I was diagnosed with severe spondylosis of the spine in 1997, a form of chronic arthritis that was causing narrowing of the vertebrae at the top and bottom of my spine, putting pressure on the nerves causing extreme pain and greatly reduced mobility. Continue reading
Alex Warner from Better Physical Therapy discusses how a better posture can benefit overall back health
Maintaining proper posture is key to health and comfort. We know that if we don’t maintain correct posture, we may develop chronic back pain. Physical discomfort isn’t the only consequence – mental health can be affected too. For example, one 2014 study indicates that about 45% of people with chronic pain struggle with depression. Continue reading
Avocado seed extract has anti-inflammatory properties – new findings
An extract from the seeds of avocado may be a source of novel anti-inflammatory compounds that could be developed as a functional food ingredient or a new line of drugs. Continue reading
Physiotherapy reduces use of strong painkillers in people with musculoskeletal pain
A large study has found that early physiotherapy is associated with about 10% reduction in opioid painkiller use. Continue reading
Pulsed radiofrequency may relieve acute back pain and sciatica
A minimally invasive procedure when pulses of energy from a probe are applied directly to nerve roots near the spine seems to be safe and effective in people with acute lower back pain that has not responded to conservative treatment. Continue reading
