Back Pain Infographic

Posted on July 19, 2014 by PainMgr

Check out this back pain infographic titled Back Pain 101 from the site visual.ly …

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Get Moving When Back Pain Comes

Posted on June 23, 2014 by PainMgr

Exercise When Experience Back PainOn the last blog post, we looked at an article/interview on the Fox News website about “A New Way Of Looking At Back Pain“. Fox News interviewed Dr. Patrick Roth, a neurosurgeon, and the author of the book The End Of Back Pain. As I mentioned previously, it was such a refreshing view of how to treat back pain, considering all the negative press we’ve seen and heard of the effects prescription pain killers, and the increasing incidents of fatalities due to the overdose of such drugs. Dr. Roth stated that when you experience back pain, “the best thing you can do is get moving and don’t be afraid to exercise”. The authority site Spine-Health also supports Dr. Roth’s premise that exercise is good for back pain, however, it takes it one step further and cautions us that the exercises must target your specific condition and pain level. Here’s the article from Spine-Health …
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New Way Of Looking At Back Pain

Posted on June 15, 2014 by PainMgr

I read a recent article/editorial in the local newspaper about how our state is reflecting the statistic from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding the sharp increase in deaths connected to the overdose of prescription-drugs (Honolulu Star Advertiser, 6/11/14, Views & Voices). And unfortunately, powerful opioid-based narcotic painkillers such as hydrocodone and oxycodone are examples of prescription-drugs involved in the reported fatalities. I wouldn’t be surprised if a certain percentage of  patients used such drugs to relieve their back pain. According to the newspaper article, prescription-drug misuse by actual patients, abuse by recreational users and the over prescribing  by some doctors, are factors that contribute to this “current public health crisis.” I guess one of the major issue is that our society is so dependent on such powerful opioid-based prescription-drugs to get relief from pain, including back pain. So, is there a solution? Well, I’m sure there’s no quick fix, however, check out this article from the Fox Newswebsite. It contains an interview with Dr. Patrick Roth, a neurosurgeon, and his refreshing view on back pain.
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Profanity And Pain Relief?

Posted on March 26, 2014 by PainMgr

Many of us seek natural ways to achieve pain relief, but when I found this WikiPedia page I was a bit amused. However, all joking aside, the use of profanity (aka “swearing”) and pain relief has been documented by scientific research. That said, check out this article …

Profanity & Pain Relief

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Diaphragmatic Breathing For Pain Relief

Posted on March 12, 2014 by PainMgr

On the last blog post, we discussed natural ways to get pain relief. One of the techniques was called diaphragmatic breathing. That breathing  technique involves deep breathing, which results in a more relaxed state and less tension around the area of pain. And moreover, diaphragmatic breathing, also known as belly breathing or optimal breathing, appears to positively affect our immune system.

Diaphragmatic Breathing For Pain Relief

 

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Thinking Natural For Your Back Pain?

Posted on February 25, 2014 by PainMgr

If you thought that only off-the-counter (aka OTC) or prescription drugs were the only choices you had for your back pain, then there’s good news. Yes, that’s true because you have another option. There are various back pain relief treatments and products that are 100% natural and safe, which could be a welcome relief over the OTC and prescription drugs which could have dangerous side effects.
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Lack Of Sleep Can Be Hazardous To Your Health!

Posted on January 26, 2014 by PainMgr

Check out this infographic from the site visual.ly … the message about not getting appropriate hours of sleep is very scary …
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FDA Requires A Reduction Of Acetaminophen!

Posted on January 20, 2014 by PainMgr

Do you have Tylenol readily available in your medicine cabinet? And do you take some when you have a nagging headache or bouts of body aches after going through some physically demanding activity? Well, if so, you’re probably not alone. For temporary use, it will serve its purpose. But prolonged usage could be dangerous. The main ingredient in Tylenol is acetaminophen, but the FDA is not putting the clamps on such over-the-counter (OTC) pain killers. They are targeting prescription pain killers. Check out this article in the Los Angeles Times …
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Spinal Stenosis – UnPlugged!

Posted on January 18, 2014 by PainMgr

Okay, sorry for that cheezy title and being MTV-era-ish. In the past blog posts, we looked into Sciatica, and the various conditions which causes it. One of the conditions is called spinal stenosis, in which the spinal canal is narrowed by factors such as old age, heredity or injuries, causing undue pressure on the sciatic nerve. This results in sciatic pain. Previous posts just skimmed the surface of this condition, and today I’d like to go a little deeper into the topic of spinal stenosis. For example, I did not know that there are two types of spinal stenosis, one being more serious than the other. That said, here’s the article from the site Spine-Health that will provide you with a very detail and thorough information on this condition …
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Chinese Medicine Spot On When It Comes To Pain Relief

Posted on January 5, 2014 by PainMgr

Corydalis Plant for natural pain reliefI found this article on the Los Angeles Times site, and it discusses an herbal remedy for pain relief. Natural pain relief is always an interesting topic since it strives to work with your body, rather than cause havoc to it after prolong usage. That said, check out this article …
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