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DetailsWeekly yoga class provides similar lower back pain relief and reduces the need for pain medication as twice weekly classes in lower income minority patients, says a new study. Yoga, which originated in ancient India, is built on three main structures: exercise, breathing, and meditation. It has become popular as a system of physical exercise… Continue Reading Study Shows Weekly Yoga Class Helps Ease Lower Back Pain
DetailsLower back pain is inevitable if most of your days demand pressure and stress on your back. Sitting for long periods, slouching, improper sleeping positions and not enough physical activity are the most common causes of this condition.
New research demonstrates that acupuncture is effective for the treatment of chronic lower back pain. Researchers studied back pain patients in an inpatient rehabilitation clinic in Germany. Two groups of patients were compared. Group 1 received acupuncture plus conventional rehabilitation services. Group 2 received only rehabilitation services.
Most lower back pain results from strained muscles or ligaments, and though often painful, usually resolves on its own. Structural problems in the spine, such as herniated discs, sometimes require surgical intervention. Swimming provides a nonweight-bearing environment in which to exercise the large muscles in the back and the smaller muscle groups that help support… Continue Reading Swimming Away Lower Back Pain
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