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This week’s addition to our series of posts about nonsurgical treatments for back pain is about Osteopathy and Rolfing. OSTEOPATHY Osteopathy is a recognized medical discipline that has much in common with traditional medicine. Doctors of osteopathy are licensed to perform many of the same therapies and procedures as traditional doctors. They may specialize in… Continue Reading Nonsurgical Treatments — Osteopathy and Rolfing
MUSIC, DANCE, AND ART THERAPY These therapies reduce anxiety and stress, and may reduce symptoms of depression. They also help promote self-confidence and personal well-being. Like other forms of relaxation, these therapies help reduce pain by relieving muscle tension and slowing breathing.
If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from lower back pain, you know that there is often not one surefire treatment that cures the pain. The truth is that managing back pain is often a process of trial and error and you will likely have to try several options to see what… Continue Reading 6 Overlooked Remedies for Lower Back Pain Relief
People with chronic low back pain may want to try taking to the yoga mat to relieve their symptoms, a small new study suggests. Researchers from the University of York in the United Kingdom found that back pain sufferers who participated in a group yoga program for 12 weeks had fewer medical costs and fewer… Continue Reading Yoga Could Decrease Costs, Sick Days For People With Chronic Back Pain
This week’s addition to our series of posts about nonsurgical treatments for back pain is about meditation and ‘movement’ therapy. Complementary and alternative medicine includes a wide range of healing beliefs, approaches, and therapies that are not widely taught in medical schools, used in hospitals, or covered by health insurance. Always remember that not all… Continue Reading Nonsurgical Treatments — Meditation and ‘Movement’ Therapy