Back & Shoulder Pain
Looking for back pain relief? You're not alone - back pain affects about 9 out 10 adults at some point in their lives. You can take an active role in your own pain management program by understanding the causes of your back pain (or neck pain or lower back pain), as well as possible treatment options. What role does exercise play? Do alternative therapies really work? Start here for the information you need for pain relief.
Shoulder pain has a variety of symptoms, depending on age and the triggering event. To find treatment options, read here about everything from creams to a sling.
The best way to address back pain is to do both strength building exercises for the back, stomach and upper thighs and buttocks, as well as doing stretching exercises that focus on the back. Helpful exercises include squats, arm and leg lifts,...
Shoulder pain was reduced 55 percent in a study of regular wheelchair users when they switched to wheels that have two gears. Downhill brakes and slower ascents contributed to their ease of use.
Shoulder Pain for Wheelchair Users Reduced with Two-Gear Wheelchair
It's been estimated that roughly one in two amputees may experience back pain as a result of their limb loss (twice as many people as in the general population). This study shows that chronic back pain may, in fact, be considered a possible...
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Articles
Shoulder Pain Decreased with Acupuncture Treatment
According to a recent study, spinal cord injury patients had a significant decrease in shoulder pain after acupuncture treatment, regardless of the location of their injury. Might this pain treatment...
Lower Back Pain Treatment: Do Core Stabilization Exercises Help?
For people with lower back pain, core stabilizing exercises, paired with physical therapy, may provide back pain relief. Although exercises alone will not alleviate back pain, studies show that core...
Wheelchair User? How to Avoid Sore Shoulders
Wheelchair users commonly complain of shoulder joint pain. To avoid sore shoulders, you have to increase muscle strength and flexibility. Here are three simple exercises to get you rolling without the...
Prolonged Bed Rest after Back Injury Not Advisable
The best treatment for a back injury, including lower back pain, is to stay mobile. Reports show that prolonged bed rest after a back injury could result in blood clots. Check with your doctor about...
Lower Back Pain and Returning to Work
Lower back pain recovery can take a long time, which can mean missing up to six or more weeks of work. A recent back pain study was done to determine whether certain types of therapeutic treatment can...
Shoe Inserts Found to Reduce Lower Back Pain
In a recent back pain study, patients with leg-length discrepancy were given shoe lifts to correct the difference. Patients found immediate lower back pain relief. Might your back pain be related to...
