Healing Back

Healing Back general Information.


Some types of back and neck pain:
  • Spiral pain
  • Psychogenic pain

    Some diagnostic tests:
  • MRI (magnetic Resonance Imaging)
  • Plain X-ray
  • CT scan (computerized tomography)
  • Isotope bone scan
  • Myelography
  • SPEC scan ( single proton emission computerized tomography)
  • Discography
  • Blood tests
  • Nerve tests( electromyography; somatosensory evoked potentials)

    Pain relief:
  • Physical therapies
  • Cryotherapy
  • Ultrasound
  • Superficial heat therapy
  • Short-wave diathermy
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Traction
  • Tens (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
  • Traction
  • Braces, orthotics and supports

    Hads–on therapies:
  • Massage
  • Shiatsu
  • Chiropractic
  • Acupuncture
  • Reflexology
  • Osteopathy

    Posture and movement therapies:
  • The Alexander technique
  • The Rosen method
  • The Feldenkrais method.

    Mind-body therapies:
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy
  • Autogenic training
  • Biofeedback
  • Progressive relaxation
  • T’ai Chi Ch’uan
  • Yoga

  • Healing back exercises, and sport

    The information contained on this page is intended for informational, and educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or prescribe, nor replace the licensed physician or health care provider.


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