Back Pain!!!
Health Issues Linked to Back Pain
DESCRIPTION:
Back pain, particularly lower back pain, is one of the only conditions that are considered significant even though it is not life threatening. It is the second most common reason for missing work and affects four out of five people at some time in their lives.
Because the nerves connect along the spine, it is easy to compress the nerve roots when the spine is injured. The lower back, where the chest connects to the pelvis and legs to provide mobility and strength for the body, is involved in most daily activities. So not only is it understandable why so many people injure their back with so much use, but it is also understandable why so many people are affected by this injury because it affects so many common daily activities.
Lifting, exercising, or moving abnormally (or just unexpectedly) is one of the most common causes of an injury to the back. It is easier to experience strains and sprains with poor physical condition and weak back muscles. Other contributors to back injuries include poor posture, improper lifting, being overweight, and fatigue.
Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability for people age 19 to 45, and affects half of those 60 years and older.
-- Causes of Back Pain --
Back pain is one of the most common conditions treated by orthopedic surgeons. Eighty percent of adults experience back pain at some time. Following colds and flu, it is the most common cause of lost work days in adults under the age of 45. Back pain can be caused by a number of factors. The most common causes of back pain include strains, sprains, arthritis, degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, scoliosis and osteoporosis. Less common causes include cancers and tumors of the spine and spinal cord. Factors that contribute to the instability of the back include smoking, increased body weight, and poor nutritional habits.
It is important to review options for conservative, non-surgical treatment since many people with chronic back pain are poor candidates for surgery or fail to benefit from surgery. Many of the surgical procedures are ineffective, with patients reporting no improvement or increased pain after healing from the procedures.
Also see Cancer.
Also see Arthritis.
-- The Nutritional Approach --
Foods that have been proven to help with back pain:
Fish containing high amounts of Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Deficiencies in essential fats promote tissue inflammation. Increase consumption of foods that reduce inflammation including fruits, vegetables, fish, ginger, and whole grains, focusing on foods rich in antioxidants.
Nutrients that have been proven to help with back pain:
Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (MSM) has many therapeutic benefits in reducing pain in arthritis, muscle soreness, and back pain from herniated disc. Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate help to reduce pain associated with osteoarthritis. Preteolytic enzymes reduce inflammation and show a tremendous benefit over NSAIDS because they don't create more damage. A special form of manganese was used in an animal study with phenomenal results with discs.
There are many nutrients that reduce soft tissue inflammation, such as bromelain. Pre-surgical administration increases the healing of pain and inflammation. Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Cayenne pepper reduce pain.
Exercises that have been proven to help with back pain:
You can minimize problems with back pain with exercises that make the muscles in your back, stomach, hips and thighs strong and flexible. Some people keep in good physical condition by being active in recreational activities like running, walking, bike riding, and swimming. In addition to these conditioning activities, there are specific exercises that are directed toward strengthening and stretching your back, stomach, hip and thigh muscles. Focus on stretching hamstrings and tightening abdominals daily.
-- Basic Plan for Back Pain --
- Maintain proper posture.
- Stretch before and after exercising.
- Maintain a healthy body weight.
- Avoid eating red meats, peanuts, foods with caffeine, fried foods, and alcohol.
- Wear low-healed comfortable shoes.
- Chiropractic care. Chiropractic care for patients with low back pain is superior to medical care in terms of scientific evidence of effectiveness, cost, safety, and patient satisfaction. Manipulation is the most effective form of treatment for cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine dysfunction.
- Avoid smoking. Smoking has been associated in causing malnutrition of spinal discs creating mechanical stress. It also reduces blood flow to the lower spine and causes the discs to degenerate.
-- Associated GNLD Products --
Stress 30 Multiple Vitamin, Full Motion, Betagard,
Nourishake Protein Drink, Vitamin B-Complex, Carotenoid,
Omega III Concentrate, Vitamin C
-- Links to Associated Products --
Stress 30 Full Motion Nourishake Protein DrinkBetagard Vitamin B-Complex Carotenoid
Omega III Concentrate
Chewable Vitamin C Powdered Vitamin C
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Back pain is one of the most common conditions treated by orthopedic surgeons. Eighty percent of adults experience back pain at some time. The most common causes of back pain include strains, sprains, arthritis, degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, scoliosis and osteoporosis.
