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Nutritional supplements that may be helpful for low back pain
Posted by admin on 10 May 2008 | Tagged as: Supplements, Back Pain
Three double-blind trials have investigated the effects of supplementing a combination of the enzymes trypsin and chymotrypsin for seven to ten days on severe low back pain with or without accompanying leg pain. Eight tablets per day were given initially in all trials, but in two trials the number of pills was reduced to four per day after two to three days.
One of these trials reported small, though statistically significant improvements, for some measures in people with degenerative arthritis of the lower spine.People with sciatica-type leg pain had significant improvement in several measures in one trial, while another found the enzymes were not much more effective than a placebo. These trials included chronic low back conditions, so their relevance to acute LBP alone may be limited. Continue Reading »
Homeopathic Remedies for Back Pain
Posted by admin on 12 Sep 2007 | Tagged as: Back Pain, Homeopathy
Many different factors can contribute to back pain. Injury, overwork, emotional and mental stress, menstrual tension, prostate conditions, and problems with posture or weight are common causes. Homeopathy can offer safe and effective pain relief for many kinds of backaches. If problems are extreme, consult a licensed healthcare professional with experience in spinal care. Continue Reading »