Result for: Physical therapy
Jasmine oil properties
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010The fragrance of jasmine is one of the most delicate, exquisite and catching of all the flower essences. Many prefer the scent of jasmine in aromatherapy, and this is because a concentrated jasmine oil keeps this delightful aroma. But what else is essential oil? The properties of jasmine oil are many, and today we share.
Traditionally, [...]
Auricular Therapy
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010They believe that the ear is not an isolated organ, but is linked to the whole human body system. Existing acupuncture points on the ear that are closely related to specific organs. Each point on the ear has a corresponding organ in the body. This was demonstrated in 1957 by Dr. P Nogier.
The aim of [...]
Proven Therapy
Saturday, July 17th, 2010One issue that always try to Otramedicina are the different benefits of music therapy, but today we refer to a new study finds that not so long ago were assumptions, or rather were ideas that had not been tested by science.
Music therapy can be a psychological and physical support for patients facing serious illness. A [...]
Major Cause of Back Pain
Monday, April 19th, 2010Around the world millions of people with back pain. Various statistics confirm that over 80% of individuals have had some pain in the spine or caused by the same throughout his life. In anthropological adaptation is difficult to walk on two legs, add a sedentary lifestyle and reduced physical effort of many people. Multitude of [...]
Massage Therapists for Back Pain
Thursday, March 11th, 2010One of the most effective therapies for pain
Back pain is one of the most common problems of our society, exacerbated by a sedentary lifestyle and stress. The massage therapy is an effective way to combat it.
Back problems are very common, in fact, 80 percent of the population has ever experienced back pain. This is increasing [...]
Chronic low back pain: more effective treatment with acupuncture?
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010According to a study published recently in the authoritative journal Archives of Internal medicine, people with chronic low back pain, the common back pain, received greater benefit from acupuncture, real or simulated, compared to those treated only with conventional treatments.
The study was carried out on a large number of adult patients, 600 who had never [...]
Help for back pain
Monday, March 1st, 2010Mild symptoms of back pain can be relieved with massage of natural oils, applying a heating pad or hot water bottle to the affected area. Nonprescription medications such as ibuprofen or paracetamol can help reduce swelling and pain. More severe symptoms of back pain can be treated with analgesics, NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, and injections into [...]
Effective treatments of middle back pain
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010The most common cause of middle back pain is leading to filter overuse of muscles in the middle of the back. Doctors commonly suggest conservative treatments such as rest, back braces or physical exercises customized therapy. Surgery is recommended in less than 10% of cases of middle back pain. Chiropractic therapy is suggested in cases [...]
Back Pain Is a Neurological Mechanism
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010Back pain is a neurological mechanism, usually of unknown origin, which causes pain, swelling and muscle spasm. The main methods of diagnosis are the history and physical examination, and only rarely are useful tests such as radiography or blood tests, MRI and neuropsychological tests.
There are scientifically evaluated scales to objectively assess pain intensity and extent [...]
