(Natural News) A recent study suggests that Gua Sha therapy is a safe and effective treatment for chronic lower back pain. The article, which appeared in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, looked at the healing effects of Gua Sha therapy in people with chronic lower back pain. For the study, researchers from the University […]

(Natural News) From over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers like ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin to prescription drugs like tramadol, morphine, and hydrocodone, these meds are omnipresent in modern American life. They have become more widely used than tobacco, according to a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration report. In 2015, more than 36 percent of Americans, aged 12 […]

(Natural News) “Will an 8-year old need surgery at age 28?” According to co-author of a report studying the number of disk hernias and alignment problems among the young, Dr. Todd Lanman, the probability is likely. Spine surgeons are noting a dramatic increase in young patients with neck and upper back pain, most likely resulting […]

(Natural News) Are you a person who likes routines and follows schedules, or are you that someone who likes to do things spontaneously? Do you eat, sleep, exercise on time or do you do these only when you have the time (and even then, there’s something else you suddenly realize you have to do)? You may […]

(Natural News) Cupping is one of the oldest traditional therapies worldwide for treating musculoskeletal diseases. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, German researchers assessed its effect on chronic lower back pain and found that it effectively relieves lower back pain. Researchers assessed the effectiveness of two different forms of dry […]

(Natural News) A Swedish study concluded that cigarette smoking increases the risk of lower back pain that needs to be remedied by spinal surgery. The scientists studied a common cause of back pain known as lumbar spinal stenosis, which happens when the spinal canal diminishes in shape, putting pressure on the spinal column and nerves. The […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine showed that dry cupping is an effective alternative remedy for chronic lower back pain. The study examined the effect of two different forms of dry cupping in people with chronic lower back pain. The study included 110 people with chronic lower back […]

(Natural News) People with chronic musculoskeletal conditions may want to consider signing up for a Pilates exercise program. A study has found that it can help people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions function better and manage their conditions more effectively and independently. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the University of Salford in the U.K., was […]

(Natural News) There have been many studies that investigated the use of acupuncture to alleviate intense pain caused by all kinds of diseases and injuries. One of the recurring targets of the traditional Chinese treatment is lumbar disk herniation. More commonly known as a “slipped disk” or “ruptured disk,” lumbar disk herniation is the painful instance when one […]

(Natural News) If you have back pain, discomfort may be a regular part of your life. However, this doesn’t mean you have to suffer in silence when your back starts hurting. To relieve back pain, active exercise must be a part of your daily routine. Regardless if you have recently been injured or if your […]