Nonsurgical Treatments — Homeopathic Medicine and Humor Therapy

Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Spine Care

In continuing our series of posts about nonsurgical treatments for back pain, today we cover homeopathic medicine and humor therapy.

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Homeopathic medicine uses highly diluted preparations of natural substances, typically plants and minerals, to treat symptoms of illness. Practitioners believe that if a large dose of a substance causes the patient to develop certain symptoms when he or she is healthy, a small dose of the same substance can treat illnesses that produce the same symptoms. Continue Reading Nonsurgical Treatments — Homeopathic Medicine and Humor Therapy

Weight Loss for Back Pain Relief

Diet, Health & Wellness, Nutrition

Patients who are overweight or obese and suffer from back pain may not be aware that their excess weight is actually contributing to their back pain. While it has not been thoroughly studied exactly how excess weight can cause or contribute to back pain, it is known that people who are overweight often are at greater risk for back pain, joint pain and muscle strain than those who are not obese. Continue Reading Weight Loss for Back Pain Relief