Introduction
The physical examination portion of any back and neck pain treatment includes evaluating the person generally in the "hospital gown" with the body and especially the back in a variety of postures and movement ranges to determine pain symptoms, tenderness and range of motion and the proper back pain help needed. It's estimated that between 70 and 90 percent of people in all age groups are in need of back pain help.
Included in this portion of neck and back pain help can be an assessment of the legs, upper leg, hip and groin area and pulses for neurological and vascular conditions. Noteworthy is that patients seeking back pain help after an extended period can tend to exaggerate or magnify their symptoms out of a variety of reasons; possibly psychological factors associated with fear of the unknown, change, coping alternatives, insurance coverage and treatment costs, previous visits with health care providers, etc.
We advocate periodic spinal exams and treatment if needed to: Help the body function at its optimal potential relieve those minor recurrent aches and pains that just "don't go away". Prevent recurrence of prior neck and back pain, help the body use its energy more efficiently (sports, work, and daily activities).
Reduce potential for early breakdown and degeneration of structure maintenance and preventative care is important at any occupation. Chiropractic care can: Improve movement in your neck, shoulders, back and torso. Improve your posture, provide relief from headaches, neck and back pain help prevent work-related muscle and joint injuries. Lead to enhanced athletic performance, improve your flexibility and range of motion relieve pregnancy-related back ache correction gait and foot problems. Visiting your health professional on a regular basis and practicing yoga to help you address your neck and shoulder pain will help to keep in top form.
Exercises
Many treatment options are available, including a pelvic belt (by prescription), exercise, appropriate rest, medication, massage, and standard back exercises. Yoga and breathing exercises are sure treatments for the back pain. There are more than 300 important yoga exercises, and you have to decide which ones are suitable for your condition in consultation with your physician or physiotherapist.
So, the final cure of your back pain is the physical exercises for your body mechanism, and intellectual and spiritual exercises for the mind. To strengthen the weaker muscles you need to improve their nerve and blood supply first, and then use exercises if they remain weak.
Glen Wood - The Yoga Teacher, dedicated to unlocking the Real Secrets of Back, Neck and Shoulder Pain.
