Myofascial Pain
Clinical Presentation Myofascial pain, sometimes known as myofascial pain syndrome or regional myofascial pain , is a condition whose diagnosis…
Choosing the Right Treatment
You may be reading this chapter because you woke up yesterday with a miserable backache after helping your brother move…
The Twenty-Five Most Common Questions about Back Pain and Its Treatment
1. Is there any way I can prevent back pain? Anyone can develop back pain, from the very active to…
Is low back pain in the geriatric age-group similar to that in younger individuals?
Most people look forward to the golden years of retirement as a time for rest and enjoyable activities. Unfortunately, these…
Shiatsu
Derived from the ancient Chinese therapeutic massage system called anmo, modern shiatsu (shi means “fingers” and atsu means “pressure”) was…
Rotator Cuff Problems
If you suffer from shoulder and neck pain, it is highly possible that the rotator cuff is the source of…
When to See a Doctor about Your Back
Sometimes it is obvious when you should consult a physician about a back problem. You or someone close to you…
When should I have chiropractic, and when should I avoid It?
The point of all of these stories is that a manipulation can help relieve acute neck, chest, and lowback pain…
Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Back Pain
Conservative treatment is a term commonly used by spine specialists, referring to nonsurgical options. It should be regarded as a…
What is Low Back Pain ?
So what is low back pain and why do I get it? Low back pain is a symptom of something…