Find a Real Solution to Back Pain without Drugs or surgery

Many of us suffer on a daily basis from chronic or acute back pain, and it can become a depressing condition. The pain affects our lives on a daily basis, not just through physical experience of the sensation, but through its debilitating effect on our ability to enjoy and take part in life as it presents itself to us and our subsequent loss of confidence. Mainstream medicine presents us with a poisoned chalice- on the one hand it represents a reliable if not complete solution to alleviate some of our symptoms, and on the other hand it gives us undesirable side effects and a life, and wallet, tied to the ongoing ingestion of pills and tablets.nnThere are not very many of us who completely buy into many of the alternative and ‘new age’ treatments without question, and we would be foolish to do so. However, we would be equally foolish to dismiss them all out of hand and potentially throw the baby out with the bath water. nnSo which of these treatments are worth our time and money? There is no simple answer to this question. Every alternative therapy has its fans, and they are every one of them getting benefits from it significant enough for them to continue to put their own time and money in to it. It is simply a matter of trying several things until you find what works best for you. nnBut which treatments deserve our attention first. First of all, take a realistic look at what is involved in the treatment and decide whether or not you are going to be able to give it a proper go. If you think you are unlikely to complete more than one or two yoga sessions, then it’s probably not for you. Exercise is an excellent treatment for both body and mind and many practitioners run classes sympathetic to those with back problems.nnMagnetic therapy, or magnotherapy, has made some huge advancements in recent years and some, but not all, magnetic bracelets have produced some very impressive results in clinical trials. Also, unlike exercise programs, it does not require any of your time or commitment other than to wear a magnetic bracelet on your wrist. There is no evidence to suggest that placing pads directly on the part of the body that is causing the pain gives any additional benefits. I have included a link to a very informative site below.nnMental exercise such as hypnotherapy and meditation has also been shown to have positive results. Much of the way in which we deal with the pain we experience can be effectively managed in this way.nnAcupuncture is a famous and controversial treatment, but has always maintained a strong and loyal fan base. Other treatments such as raiki and shia-tsu are also worth a try, especially since you should feel some benefit after just one or two sessions. nnSpinal manipulation treatments (chiropractic and osteopathy) have now become almost mainstream medicine, and certainly seem to be a reasonably effective treatment for many people. However, ongoing and frequent treatment can become costly for many people.