Posts Tagged ‘Numbness’
Got a Crook Back? Go and See a Dorn Spinal Therapist
Peter, 43, is an active man who prides himself on his fitness. He does a lot of jogging, cycling, yoga and of course plays active games with his 3 kids, aged 8, 11 and 13.
He was getting aware of a worsening pain in the lower back, which at times seemed to spread into his buttocks and down his right leg. As a consequence that leg at times felt weaker than usual, sometimes even numb.
These symptoms are typical of a pinched nerve in the back. The nerves to the legs exit the spine in the lower back, so if they are pinched, pain, weakness or numbness in a leg may result. But how exactly does a nerve become pinched?
Our backs are made of many small bones called vertebrae, arranged in a vertical but S-shaped column. This shape helps in shock absorption and provides flexibility to our body, respectively back. Between one vertebrae and the next we have a soft cushion called a spinal disc. These disks also give our backs their flexibility and are an important part in shock absorption.
But, as we get older, these discs may become damaged and bulge out or even rupture. At this point it is called a herniated or prolapsed disc. But if the damaged disc then begins to press on the spinal cord or nerves in the spine we can experience nerve pinching and pain which in severe cases can even lead to immobility.
In general symptoms like weakness, numbness or tingling are the result of nerve pinching. As this occurs most commonly in the lower back, to be precise in the area of the lumbar vertebra 4, 5 and sacral vertebra 1, the nerves to the lower limbs are affected, and hence that is where the symptoms are felt. The pain is often a rather sharp pain, sometimes it can also be felt as a dull pain and is called sciatica. This comes from the sciatic nerve which is mostly being pinched in this lower back when the described symptoms occur.
On examination we might find that a patient’s leg is weaker on the pain affected side and that the reflexes on this side are not as brisk. We would also expect that an area over the lower back where the nerve is pinched would be tender on touch.
Immediate therapy for sciatica includes rest, pain relief and avoiding activities that aggravate the condition. In order to relax the pain you can also take an anti inflammatory or a pain killer but you should as quick as possible see a therapist of your choice.
But what choices do you have?
Well there is of course your GP who will give you various options of pain treatment. Then there is physio therapy which might help given you are doing all the exercises on a regular basis for quite some time, even when you don’t feel the pain anymore. And chiropractic or osteopathic treatments which can be long and painful for your wallet and in some cases very traumatic for your body, depending how you respond to high velocity movement treatments and manipulation.
But now there is also a new treatment available called Dorn Spinal Therapy. This gentle but very effective treatment form comes from Germany and over there is now one of the most sought after treatment for any kind of back pain and for many people has proven to be the one and only treatment that has helped them overcome years of pain and unsuccessful treatments. Dorn Spinal Therapy is a holistic treatment which involves leg length balancing, balancing of the sacro-iliac area and alignment of the vertebrae. All in a non violent procedure and with very few treatment repetitions. For more information please go to www.backcaresolutions.net Dorn Spinal Therapy is ideal when combined with massage therapy or any other treatments adressing muscular skelettal issues and the results speak for themselves. So why go to use drugs or other invasive treatments when there is a real alternative to fix a crook back.
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Barbara E Simon
Spinal Decompression, Ambulatory Spinal Traction, Vertetrac, Dr. Steve Horwitz
ring relief to people suffering from lumbar spine related injuries and disorders, including herniated discs, lower back, and Sciatica. The device is a patented ambulatory traction system offering an ambulatory treatment method as an alternative to surgery, body braces, or traction bed treatments.
What really sets Vertetrac apart from other lumbar spine treatments is its ability to enable traction in three dimensions (see diagram below).
In effect, Vertetrac combines conservative traction with a horizontal force. This unique combination is what enables simultaneous 3D treatment with asymmetrical traction options.
Vertetrac has many other important advantages. First, treatment sessions are significantly shorter and can be completed with minimal interruption of the patient’s daily routine (sessions last less than 30 minutes per day). Secondly, patients wearing the device have the freedom to move and perform light activities during treatment, including walking, standing, or sitting. Another advantage is Vertetrac’s compact size. Since it is a small and portable unit, the Vertetrac does not take up valuable clinic space. Some users with chronic back problems even carry a unit with them while traveling to avoid missing treatment sessions. Finally, the Vertetrac is so easy to use, patients enduring long-term care can easily be taught to administer self-treatment from the comfort of their own home. Treatment and recovery, as a result, become more convenient and patients feel that they have more control over their lives.
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Lumbar Spine Traction – The Vertetrac – Ambulatory Lumbar Spine Traction Decompression
Dr. Steven Horwitz demonstrates the Vertetrac by Meditrac http://meditrac.co.il/dynamic.asp?cid=8002&ttl=strip) used for lower back pain, leg pain, lumbar disc bulges and herniations. See www. Dcsportsinjury.com.
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IceWave NanoTechnology for Chronic Pain Management
Liffewave brings new New Pain Relief Technology even for the most chronic pain.
For the mild and temporary stimulation of Acupuncture points
Imagine rapid & drug-free pain relief.
Now imagine its yours with LifeWave Patches.
LifeWaves exclusive non-transdermal patch system utilizes new technology to gently stimulate acupuncture points literally improving the flow of energy in the body for improvement of pain and discomfort within minutes!
NEW PAIN RELIEF TECHNOLOGY
Were all accustomed to thinking that we have to put something into our body (like vitamins) to improve our health.
Its been known for thousands of years that specific frequencies of light can cause specific changes within the human body. For example, when we go out in the sun, a frequency of light causes our body to make Vitamin D. Lifewave IceWave patches use this knowledge to stimulate acupuncture points on the body for improving the flow of energy and producing drug-medicine. A practitioner will typically stimulate acupuncture points on the body with needles or pressure to improve sleep, relieve pain and discomfort, and promote good health.
The self-adhesive LifeWave IceWave patches utilize the principles of acupressure to gently stimulate points on the body that have been used to balance and improve the flow of energy in the human body for thousands of years. The result is a natural way of improving your overall health without any drugs, stimulants or needles entering the body.
The self-adhesive LifeWave IceWave patches utilize the principles of acupressure to gently stimulate points on the body that have been used to balance and improve the flow of energy in the human body for thousands of years. The result is a natural way of improving your overall health without any drugs, stimulants or needles entering the body.
Experience has shown that very often one set of IceWave patches placed on the bottom of the feet will relieve pain throughout the body. We have also found that when a second set of patches is necessary, that at least one of the other acupuncture points in this section will work extremely well in relieving pain.
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Low Back Clinic : Spinal Decompression
Interview with Dr. Richard Liem of the Low Back Clinic. Non-surgical spinal decompression treatment for severe neck and lower back pain due to Disc Herniations, Degenerative Disc Disease and Spinal Arthritis. Proven 86% success rate, pain less and non-invasive.
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