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Back Pain: Cancer, Stones and Tumors

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

From the Desk of Dr. Alan Weidner
www.massage-chair-relief.com

Although not as common, prostate cancer, kidney disorders (stones) and spinal tumors represent a small percentage of back pain. Since low back pain is a common condition, many people ignore it and do not realize that there may be a more serious underlying problem that is causing the pain. All three should be considered as a differential diagnosis in order to treat it properly and effectively.

The good news is that most low back pain is due to mechanical causes (muscles, joints) that can be treated and resolved within weeks to months.

Although there are no symptoms of early prostate cancer, symptoms such as chronic low back pain (months), difficulty with urination (starting and stopping), a poor stream during urination, a burning sensation while urinating or excessive urination at night should not be ignored.

These symptoms are not specific to prostate cancer, but can also indicate other urinary problems. Early detection is very important in order to treat it successfully. Yearly physical examinations are necessary for all men over the age of 50. Along with the examination of the prostate, be sure that your physician also orders blood tests, to measure the levels of prostate specific antigen.

Another rare source of back pain comes from the kidney. There are many conditions that can affect the kidney, which can refer pain to the low back. Any type of inflammation/infection in the kidney or an obstruction in the ureter can cause low back pain. Since kidney stones are probably one of the most prevalent kidney conditions, special attention should be directed to it.

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Lower Back and Leg Pain

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

One major cause of lower back pain is muscle imbalances. The other is trauma to your body core. Like falling, sitting for long periods of time and traffic accidents. Those are just a few of the many examples.

The obvious conclusion is to fix one of those two conditions. If you can not help but sit all the time then at least counter the low back pain caused by sitting to much. Do this by countering the muscle imbalances in your body.

Any therapist experienced in neurological release can help you learn stretching techniques to help build and correct a muscle imbalance. An exercise therapist can analyze and help you for specific imbalances. Here is a quick self test to help you understand, realize and provide some relief from leg pain, knee pain or low back pain by performing your own neurological release.

This is the quick self test, if you are sitting, legs at a 90 degree angle, grab your leg just above your knee, right past the joint. Now dig your index and middle fingers into your muscles on the outside. You should feel your IT band and one of your quadriceps attachment point. Your thumb should be around the medial-us (the “head”) of your knee. Now you should dig your fingers into that area and in the general vicinity of the muscles. When you find a knot or sore spot dig into it. Then slowly extend your leg. You may feel a jump or muscle twitch. These are good things as you are releasing tight muscles that are causing the imbalance in your knee joint. By restoring some balance your knee, leg and lower back you may have some pain relief. If you get any relief then you may want to look into muscle imbalances and SMR.

Link: EZine Articles
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Dr. Alan Weidner
www.massage-chair-relief.com

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Low Back Pain

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Treatment for lower back pain can come in a wide variety of methods dependant upon the cause and duration of the pain. If the severity is not such that an immediate and lengthy hospital stay is in order, chances are that it will improve within a month’s time with some basic home care for most people.

Understanding lower back pain and pain management is key to being satisfied with your treatment, so consulting a physician or physical therapist about your symptoms as you progress with home care is advised.

New lower back pain that is not critical should be treated with over the counter pain medicines such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen. Staying active is also recommended. Bed rest is not advised as it actually makes your back pain worse. As soon as you are able, exercise to strengthen your core muscle group can prevent lower back pain from persisting.

Other home treatments for lower back pain can involve heat and cold therapy. An icepack can reduce swelling and numb the affected area. Heat therapy can relax tense muscles. Therapeutic massage from a masseur or a massage chair is another method for easing tight muscles in the lower back.

Link:  http://health.yahoo.com/back-treatment/low-back-pain-treatment-overview/healthwise–hw56598.html

Dr. Alan Weidner
www.massage-chair-relief.com

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Back Pain Causes

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Back Pain Causes

There are many causes for low back pain.  According to the Back Association of Canada, there are basically five main causes.  One is injuries to the muscles, ligaments and tendons such as sprains or strains.  Problems with the disks and joints of the back are two other sources of low back pain.  Osteoarthritis, which is normally associated with age, is also known as degenerative arthritis can cause increasing low back pain.  A condition caused spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal is another cause.

Lower back pain can come as a sudden onset and last only a short time.  This is often referred to as acute pain.  Lower back pain can also be ongoing.  Chronic back pain is not normally the result of an injury, but rather is caused by conditions that develop over time such as arthritis.  It can also be caused by the muscles of the back being weak and lacking the ability to support the back and body properly.

Most types of lower back pain respond well to a variety of treatments.  One of the many options is medication, both over the counter or prescribed by your physician.  Another option is massage, which can be performed by a massage professional, or by a massage chair in your home.

Link: http://www.lowerbackpainrelief.biz/back-pain-treatment-tips-for-acute-and-chronic-back-pain

Dr. Alan Weidner
www.massage-chair-relief.com

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