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Therapeutic massage helps some patients with chronic low back pain, study says. July 5, 2011— -- Massage therapy may provide more relief for patients with chronic low back pain than thought -- at ...

People may be able to treat lower back pain with home remedies. However, if pain persists or is severe, a person may need medical treatment. Lower back pain may occur due to heavy lifting, an injury, ...

Nothing is quite as comforting as sipping tea, and drinking ginger tea sweetened with honey may reduce back pain. According to doctors at the Spine Clinic in Leicester, England, ginger’s ...

“Self-myofascial release” sounds like a fancy therapeutic term, but if you’ve ever used a foam roller or tennis ball to work out muscle knots, kinks or soreness, you’ve already done it. The latest ...

Fri, November 15, 2024 at 4:25 PM UTC I have a Theragun, but if I’m honest, it doesn’t get much use. Not only is it intense, but I find it tricky to use on hard-to-reach areas like my upper back, and ...

Massage chairs offer temporary relief from muscle tension by improving circulation and modulating pain signals. However, ...

Nearly one in three competitive athletes experiences low back pain. According to a literature review in the July 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, lower ...

If you’re wondering which doctor to consult for lower back pain, you’re not alone. It can be difficult to know where to turn. Doctors and other professionals who might help include orthopedists, ...