Water Therapy Exercises Water therapy exercises are one of the commonly used methods for treating back pain and can such as spa therapy, swimming, floating or standing exercises in the pool, and/or conditioning involving specialized equipment. Specialized equipment for water therapy exercise can include floatation devices, surgical tubing, or resistive devices on the feet or …
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4 Easy Stretches for a Stiff Neck
4 Easy Stretches for a Stiff Neck If you’re living with stiffness in your neck as a result of a minor injury, it can be helpful to stretch your neck to avoid additional stiffness or deconditioning of the muscles. Four easy to do neck stretches are detailed below that can help to improve your neck …
Sleeping with Neck Pain: What You Need to Know
Sleeping with Neck Pain: What You Need to Know Neck pain can make it difficult for you to fall and stay asleep. The good news is that there are some things you can do to reduce or even eliminate neck pain while you’re trying to catch some shut-eye. If you’re sleeping with neck pain, these …
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How Can Massage Ease Sciatic Pain?
How Can Massage Ease Sciatic Pain If you’re living with sciatic pain, massage therapy may be a great option. While it’s not a cure for this condition, it can ease your discomfort and improve your overall quality of life. Through regular treatments, you can relax tight muscles, improve blood circulation, alleviate your stress, and put …
3 Things That Might Be Causing Your Sciatica
3 Things That Might Be Causing Your Sciatica If you experience radiating pain that starts in your lower back and makes its way into your buttock and to the back of one leg, you may have a condition known as sciatica. Sciatica can cause a leg cramp that gets worse every time you sneeze, cough, …
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5 Lesser Known Tips for Easing Neck Pain
5 Lesser Known Tips for Easing Neck Pain If you live with chronic neck pain, you’ve probably tried ice, heat pads, and over-the-counter medication, but for some people, the common treatment methods don’t always help as much as we’d like. Treating neck pain sometimes involves other, lesser known treatment methods. Read on to learn more …
Can Massage Therapy Help Your Back Problem?
Can Massage Help Your Back Problem? Massage therapy has been a popular back pain treatment for quite some time. But the question is, does it actually work? The answer is it depends on the root cause and severity of your back problem. Studies have proven that massage can provide a variety of benefits to those …
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Radiating Pain in Your Leg? Best to See Your Doctor
Radiating Pain in Your Leg? Best to See Your Doctor Have you noticed a sharp pain that’s been radiating down your leg? If so, you may be experiencing a herniated disc or damaged nerve. While it may be tempting to treat this type of pain on your own, it is in your best interest to …
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What is Your Back Muscle Spasm Telling You?
What is Your Back Muscle Spasm Telling You? Do you have a muscle spasm in your back? If so, you may be concerned and unsure of why you have it. Your muscle spasm may be minor and something you only notice every once in a while. Or you may be facing a serious muscle spasm …
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How to Make Your Own Gel Ice Pack or Moist Heat Pack
How to Make Your Own Gel Ice Pack or Moist Heat Pack If you’re facing back or neck pain, you may have researched some remedies that can help you find relief. Two of the most popular home remedies for these conditions are hot therapy and cold therapy. Depending on the severity of your pain, these …
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