Question 1

is sex an effective therapy for back pain?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Sexual activity may be relaxing. Orgasms release neurotransmitters and hormones like endorphines, dopamine, oxytocin, relaxine some act as opioids which help to control pain.  Obviously the effect is temporal.  Depending how people use their back during sexual activity the pain may worsen.

Question 2

when must i use cold therapy over heat therapy for back pain?

Accepted Answer

Yuo could either one: Cold therapy produces vasoconstriction, which slows circulation reducing inflammation, muscle spasm, and pain.
Heat therapy induces vasodilation: drawing blood into the target tissues. Increased blood flow delivers needed oxygen and nutrients, and removes cell wastes. The warmth decreases muscle spasm, relaxes tense muscles, relieves pain, and can increase range of motion.

Question 3

is bio-hormone therapy for back pain effective?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: If the cause of the back pain is not hormonal it is unlikely that hormone therapy will help. There are some hormones that have an effect on muscles but they usually do not cause relief of back pain.

Question 4

what is protruding disc-epidural therapy for back pain?

Accepted Answer

Pain treatment: Epidurals are often used to help relieve pain from an inflammed disc.  Protruding discs are very common, yet in some circumstances these "protruding discs" can compress nerves and cause pain.  Epidurals placed anti-inflammatory medication on top of the protruding disc which can help reduce pain and inflammation.

Question 5

does magnetic therapy help back pain and how?

Accepted Answer

Not proven to help: The magnetic therapy products available to consumers have not been proven to relieve pain. Little magnets are sometimes sewn into elastic back braces. The elastic braces may help support one's back, but the magnets do not provide any additional benefits. However, pain is very subjective, so if a person believes he is doing more to treat his pain by buying magnets, he may truly feel less back pain.

Question 6

holistic therapies - what is good for back pain?

Accepted Answer

Arnica: Arnica is one of the holistic pain management that we recommend... Without using narcotics or nsaids, it is worth a try for inflammation or pain. Read the package directions or ask your local health store about the potency and best dosage for using arnica. A holistic doctor would be a good idea for dosage or if pain persists for more than a brief time.

Question 7

how can i improve the most out of back pain therapy?

Accepted Answer

Do your exercises: The way to get the most benefit out of any type of physical therapy is to do the exercises that you are given and practice them at home. If you do not do the home exercises, you will likely not benefit from therapy. It is liking taking piano lessons. If you do not practice in between lessons, you will not get any better.

Question 8

how can a  heat wrap therapy help my back pain?

Accepted Answer

Her how it works: Heat therapy induces vasodilation: drawing blood into the target tissues. Increased blood flow delivers needed oxygen and nutrients, and removes cell wastes. The warmth decreases muscle spasm, relaxes tense muscles, relieves pain, and can increase range of motion.

Question 9

what's better for back pain == active or passive therapy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Acute back pain can respond to passive pt, 
chronic back pain is most responsive to active pt.

Question 10

does inversion therapy work as a treatment for back pain?

Accepted Answer

Making more room: The theory of inversion or decompression therapy is that the bones of the spine have a chance of spreading out with the help of gravity or traction. This spreading of the bones allows for more space where the nerves exit the spinal column.  More space equates to less chance for the nerves to be impinged or irritated.  Check with your doctor to see if this form of therapy may be beneficial for you.

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