From Oprah’s website, Dr. Oz tells us that most of us (80%) will experience back pain at some point in our lives. What should we do about it? He points to chiropractic care first, followed by physical therapy, Stress reduction, and surgery (as a last resort.)
Chiropractic treatment: Even when the pain is in the lower back, the problem tends to be with the entire spine, says Victor Meir Nazarian, a Los Angeles–based chiropractor. Chiropractors employ manipulation—adjustment of the vertebrae— to help align a patient’s spine, and often prescribe regular visits. "People come in only when they’re in pain," Nazarian says. "But we need to think of our spine the way we do our teeth, using preventive care to stay healthy."
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My Recommendation: The research is positive on chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, and stress relief—they all help ease back pain. (As Paul McCormick says, with rare exceptions, surgery is unnecessary.) The key is to get moving again as soon as possible after the pain hits, and then make sure you take steps to prevent a return. I see low back pain as a warning about overall fitness: If you’re active, your hips and back are flexible, your core strength is good, and you’re coping well with the emotional challenges in your life, your back probably won’t bother you. Overlook one of those areas, however, and your back will let you know. And while the emotional link to back pain is controversial, there’s no question that stress can play a part in muscle tension, especially in the lower back and hips, leading to trouble.
From Oprah.
Todd Lloyd, DC
Sonoma Chiropractic Care
Dr Lloyd, in a world where more technology seems to be what we crave it’s nice to know something like chiropractic is so effective.
By supporting alternative treatments for common ailments such as seasonal allergies, sleep troubles and back pain, Dr. Oz is slowly changing people’s attitudes towards the use of invasive medical treatments. Bravo!