Back Pain Relief

Back pain affects up to 80% of the population during their lifetime. Conditions such as Sciatica, lumbago, herniated disc, slipped disc, facet syndrome, sacro iliac joint pain, spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease are unfortunately very common. Physiotherapy treatment for back pain is effective in the majority of cases, but some severe back problem require spinal surgery such as a discectomy, spinal fusion or microdiscectomy. rehabilitation exercises following back surgery are extremely important. Physiotherapy exercises emphasis good posture and an awareness of back care.

As well as physical therapy treatment for back pain and neck pain, back supports and back braces and neck supports and neck supports can be very effective. Back pain relief products such as the back stretcher, pain relieving gel, massage oil, the chattanooga stabiliser pressure biofeedback unit and the classic aquajogger buoyancy belt can all help you treat your own back pain.

The back stretcher is the perfect antidote for people who have to sit in the car or at a desk for long periods of time. Sitting can increase the pressure on the lower back and the discs, which can lead to low back pain. The back stretcher is a portable device that can be used to get the back into a position of extension which reduces the pressure on the discs of the lower back and helps to prevent and treat back pain.

Pain relieving gels such as deep relief gel contain ibuprofen which is an anti-inflammatory and pain killing substance. Massage using massage oil such as Dr Warrier's massage oil is very good at relieving the tension and pain that is due to back muscle spasm.

The chattanooga stabiliser pressure biofeedback unit is a fantastic exercise therapy device that can help to improve core stability by training the specific core stability muscles that support the spine. The classic aquajogger buoyancy belt can be used to do hydrotherapy pool exercise. The buoyancy belt is ideal for the rehabilitation of back pain as it allows non-weight bearing exercise which encourages normal movement without putting any strain on the back.