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Do you struggle to relax because of nagging back pain?
If you do then this could be contributing to your pain and making it worse.
So try these 12 easy relaxation techniques and free yourself from the clutches of annoying back pain today.
Continue readingThink you’ve tried everything to get rid of your back pain? At the end of your tether? On the verge of giving up?
Hold on one second!
Read this first and discover 7 cures for back pain that you may not have thought of trying before.
Continue readingFlying can be a nightmare experience if you suffer from back pain.
The uncomfortable seats, the air pressure, the stresses of travelling and the cramped environment can all lead to you arriving at your destination feeling like a physical and emotional wreck.
However it doesn’t have to be this way.
By following these 20 tips you can make flying off on your next vacation a far more pleasant and comfortable experience.
Continue readingWhen it comes to miracle cures for back pain I’m always dubious. However while the Chinese may be going too far with the term ‘miracle’, there is no doubt that using TDP mineral lamps can have a major positive healing effect for your back.
Not only can they reduce muscle tightness, pain and inflammation, they also promote healing and boost your immune system.
Find out what has got China so excited and see how you can also benefit from it here.
Continue readingMuscle knots are extremely common and can be a major cause of back pain.
The problem is that treating them with deep-tissue massages can be an expensive business.
However you can self-treat your muscle knots by using a foam roller instead. And not only will this help you to reduce back pain and inflammation, it can save you a packet too!
Continue readingHave you ever wanted to try laying on a bed of nails?
Me neither. However you may change your mind when you hear about the benefits laying down on an acupressure mat can bring you.
So if gaining satisfying relief from back pain as well as many other health benefits from simply laying down sounds good to you, find out more here.
Continue readingUsing ice and heat to self-treat your back pain is a cheap and easy way to get a bit of pain relief.
However did you know that using either at the wrong times and for the wrong type of back pain can actually make your pain worse?
Find out why here, and make sure you are using the right form of treatment for your back pain.
Continue readingGetting a massage can be more than just a relaxing and pleasant experience. It also comes with many health benefits and can be a big help in managing chronic low back pain.
In this article you’ll find out just how massage can help your pain, what the different types of massage are and how you can even massage yourself if the costs of getting a regular professional massage is out of reach.
Continue readingChoosing the right mattress to keep you pain-free during the night can be a difficult task when you suffer from back pain.
But it’s vitally important that you get it right.
So follow these 7 tips to find one that will keep you healthy and give you a great night’s sleep too.
Continue readingDo you think you have chronic lower back pain?
If your pain has lingered for a long time then you may well be right. However there’s also a chance that you don’t.
And it’s vital that you can distinguish between chronic and acute pain as both require different forms of treatment. So find out how to do that here.
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