(Natural News) Acupuncture is the ancient Chinese practice of inserting hair-thin needles into the skin to stimulate different body parts. As a form of alternative medicine, it does not directly cure any disease; but can help alleviate symptoms and side effects. Acupuncture is a safe alternative treatment with many health benefits, such as reducing inflammation in your respiratory system. The human […]

(Natural News) A breakthrough neurostimulation system may prove useful for patients suffering from chronic back pain. ReActiv8, a medical device developed by Mainstay Medical International, is awaiting pre-market approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and, if approved, could help the millions of Americans living with this debilitating condition. The gadget works similar […]

(Natural News) If you’re constantly suffering from lower back pain or if you want to hasten your recovery from surgery or some other back-related condition, you need to protect and strengthen your lumbar spine. Here are three lifestyle changes that can help reduce the stress on your lower back. Switch to a stand-up desk for […]

(Natural News) A huge number of Americans struggle with pain on a daily basis. In fact, according to Very Well Health, between 60 and 80 percent of us will experience mild or more extreme back pain at some stage of our lives, with women being particularly vulnerable. Then there are millions more who deal with […]

(Natural News) A backache is one of the most common complications worldwide, affecting more than 90 percent of the population. It is also the leading cause of disability in individuals younger than 45. It can interrupt an individual’s work and personal life. For this reason, it is important to know the common causes of a […]

(Natural News) There are many conventional drugs available for treating low back pain, but they are nonetheless harmful when used frequently over long periods of time. Many medical experts are now trying to find alternatives to painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs, looking towards nature and little-known therapies. Researchers from the Sri Ramaswamy Memorial University (SRM University) found […]

(Natural News) People suffering from pain can find relief in acupuncture. A study published in the Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice found that undergoing acupuncture regularly can effectively relieve pain and improve the overall health status of pain patients. In the observational study, researchers from the Netherlands aimed to assess the effect of routine acupuncture […]

(Natural News) Chronic non-specific lower back pain, a condition affecting thousands of people, is often treated using over-the-counter medicines that can do more harm than good. But did you know that there are safer and more effective natural treatments available for this condition? Studies have suggested that yoga is an effective way to treat chronic non-specific […]

(Natural News) If you have lower back pain, you may want to consider taking yoga as an option, aside from physical therapy: A study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine has found that yoga is as effective as physical therapy in treating chronic lower back pain. Researchers from Boston Medical Center (BMC) conducted the […]

(Natural News) The solution to agonizing back pain might be as simple as a light-emitting diode (LED) on a chair. In an article on The Daily Mail, German researchers unveiled a smart stool that warns its user about incorrect seating posture. A pair of sensors allows the stool to keep track of the user’s posture. This […]