Back pain - Additional Information

November 27, 2007

Re: Back pain - Additional Information

Here are some more ideas for healing your back.

Try a D.O. instead of a D.C. for a different kind of adjustment.

Some people get relief from pain with a T.E.N.S. machine in addition

to or instead of medication.

Biofeedback helps some/SCIO/CD's from Dr. Bate are like neuro-

biofeedback at drbate.com .

Vibe machine treatments. Check at vibemachine.com to see who has one

near you that you can use. Or try a Rife frequency generator. Programs

and frequencies for the back are generally built into the machines.

Sharry Edwards makes low frequency tapes that help and

Nicole LeVoi has tapes or CD's. These unusual low frequency sounds

are helpful and healing.

Two movement therapies that have been done:

Alexander Technique

Feldenkrais therapy

Both are good for back injury and pain mgt.

My favorite would be with masters in martial arts or

a Chi Kung master. I would get them to do some energy work on me.

I have seen some of them at work and I studied healing with several

of them. They are extraordinary when it is done right by a real master

from China, Japan or elsewhere.

>

> Hi Menma,

> There is hardly a nurse that I know that didn't hurt her back

> in the early years of working with patients.

> Yoga can help. Gentle yoga and was taught at the IYI and other

> places until you strengthen your muscles in this area.

> Find a good acupuncturist. Acupressure or Twi Na massage can help.

> Hanna Kroeger recommended St. John's Wart Oil to regenerate

> the discs. See if they have it or know where to get it at

> http://www.kroegerherb.com/ or http://www.southernherb.com/ .

> Or find a good Chinese Chi Kung master to work on you. There are

> several in the USA and elsewhere.

> Keep your weight down. No stress. Use fiber daily to keep the

> intestinal tract open or it will stress the middle back.

> Don't do any lifting without a belt for support.

> Namaste,

> divya

>

> In , Menma F <menmaf@> wrote:

> >

> > Hi all...I am new to the group and looking for methods to treat my

> now chronic back pain and leg pain. I am in my 20s and have been

> diagnosed with moderate lumbar degenerative disc disease and mild

> arthritis. In the lumbar region I have several disk herniations and a

> disc tear.

> >

> > So far I have been in physical therapy twice (2 months early on and

> now 5, since July). I work full time as a nurse (no lifting anymore

> though) and am taking 4 medications to cope with the pain -- Celebrex,

> Tramadol, Gabapentin, Desipramine.

> >

> > I see a chriopracter weekly and a neuromuscular therapist weekly as

> well. I have also tried homeopathy as provided by a naturopathic

> doctor, and

> > neurostructural integration technique. I do some yoga and spine ball

> > therapy, but I need to be very careful with it as my back is

> > reactive.

> >

> > I have also tried numerous supplements including glucosamine,

> > white willow, proteolytic enzymes, zyflament, grapeseed extract,

> > ginger, tumeric, celery seed. I have tried some essential oils

> > topically, with a little relief.

> >

> > Overall I have seen some improvement but am becoming discouraged. So

> I am coming to this group at the end of my rope. If anyone has any

> suggestions I would greatly appreciate hearing them.

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Menma

> >

November 27, 2007

I've been seeing a chiropractor for over 15 years and just recently found much

better results with a DC who specializes in Atlas Orthogonal technique. This

wonderful technique has been a life saver. Literally. When I was in a car

accident Sep 2 this year, this technique was what kept me upright. I know there

aren't many DC's who specialize in this technique, but if you can find one, it's

worth it. Here's a blurb from my DC about the technique:

http://www.4totalhealthchiro.com/atlas-orthogonal.htm

~MindyWith Wishes for a Healthy Home and You in the New Year!

http://www.shaklee.net/maumann