ChiSoft Neck Traction Deluxe

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Relief Tight Muscles and Pinched NervesThe ChiSoft cervical neck traction device is indicated for tight muscles, pinched nerves, neck pain, tension headaches, osteoarthritis, swollen discs, straightening of the neck and for degenerative discs or joints. The user should consult a medical professional if preexisting conditions exist.

ChiSoft Neck Traction is comfortable and can be used anywhere The ChiSoft Cervical Neck Traction devise is an air-inflated neck-stretching device that treats most neck problems. This Air Neck Traction device is made up of lightweight soft rubber and covered with soft textile at the top and bottom, remaining portable and convenient for users on the go.

Back Pain Relief - How to Get It

From ChiActivate
By Margarette Tustle
Is There A Treatment?At one time or another everyone is looking for some back pain relief, whether they have had chronic pain issues, an injury, or an accident. The right treatment for that back pain depends on several factors including the cause of the pain, the severity of the pain, and the health and fitness level of the sufferer. If you are suffering from severe pain, do not panic. This does not necessarily mean that you have a serious injury and no hope for back pain relief. Even a small back spasm can cause excruciating pain. On the other hand, if you are having minimal pain, but it is constant and has been around for a while, you may want to see a doctor. Education is the key to getting the best type of back pain relief for your particular condition.
Potential Solutions:
Surgery: If you are experiencing chronic back pain and have been unable to find relief this may be your doctor’s next suggestion. There are new less-invasive methods that allow for a quicker recovery. But, some studies suggest that exercise is just as effective in many cases.
Drugs: Many types of back injuries can find some back pain relief with over the counter anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen. If they fail to bring relief your doctor can prescribe something stronger, but these drugs run the risk of addiction.
Chiropractors: Long regarded as “quacks” by the medical profession they are now seen as competent medical practitioners and many insurance companies now cover the cost to see them They use a combination of manipulation and massage to provide back pain relief.
Acupuncture: Research is beginning to show that many people find pain relief from all kinds of conditions, including back pain, with the ancient Chinese art of sticking needles in various parts of the body.
Massage: A deep muscle massage given by a licensed massage therapist can provide back pain relief.
Exercise: As noted above, the best way to treat and prevent back injuries and chronic pain could be through exercise. As you strengthen the muscles of the back and abdomen, they are better able to support you and resist injury.
Weight loss and control: A large percentage of people who are seeking back pain relief are those who suffer from obesity as well. Losing weight puts less strain on the body and the back and is a great way to feel better all around.
This common problem can be cured with the right treatment by those who are trained and knowledgeable. Seek the opinion of at least one qualified medical professional to see which back pain relief option is best for you.
About the AuthorMargarette Tustle writes ideas for health, home, and family. Find back resources for back pain at diback.com.
DisclosureContent in this website is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease

Upper Back Pain - Care and Treatment

From Chiactivate:

By Margarette Tustle

Upper back pain is less common but can be just as painful as lower back or neck pain. The upper back is designed to support the upper body and neck rather than to twist and turn. You can get pain in your upper back from injury or strain or even from lack of use. Once you have isolated the cause of your upper back pain it will be more easily treated. The root causes of pain in the upper

back are muscular irritation and joint malfunction.
What Is Joint Malfunction?Joint malfunction is most likely caused by strain or injury to the joints between the ribs and the upper back. A chiropractor, an osteopathic doctor or a physical therapist can manipulate the upper back in order to loosen and also strengthen those muscles to relieve the strain and prevent future injury. As part of treatment you may also take anti-inflammatory drugs to cut down on the upper back pain. A steroid shot will probably not be used unless it is injected right at the point where the pain initiates (the trigger point.)
What Is Muscular Irritation?If you suffer from muscular irritation it is most likely not caused by strain or injury but rather from lack of activity or poor muscle strength in the shoulder girdle which connects the scapula to the thoracic cavity. Upper back pain in this case can be alleviated by chiropractic care, acupuncture, deep muscle massage, physical therapy, and strengthening and stretching exercises.

Are There Other Causes?A herniated or ruptured disk is one of the less commonly found causes of upper back pain. Of people who come in for a herniated disk treatment only 1 percent have problems in the upper back. Another uncommon cause for pain in the upper back is degenerative disk disease. Those who work long hours at the computer or at a desk are more likely candidates for upper back pain than the general population. Good posture would help to alleviate the problem as well as strengthening exercises.
Suggested Treatment Options:
Chiropractic care: Once scorned by much of the medical community, it is now a well-respected profession and may be covered by your insurance.
Physical therapy: As you strengthen your back, shoulders, and abdomen, you will suffer from less upper back pain.
Acupuncture: This ancient Chinese healing art is also becoming more popular in treatment of chronic pain.
Deep muscle massage: A massage therapist trained in relieving upper back pain can be very useful.
The most serious cases of pain in the upper back may require medication for immediate relief.
About the AuthorMargarette Tustle writes ideas for health and family. Read more back resources for back pain at diback.com.
DisclosureContent in this website is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease

Back Support + Neck Traction Deluxe

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Buy Neck Traction Deluxe and Back Support Belt together. Support your neck and back at the same time while watching TV or sitting behind your desk at home or office. Instant Relaxation.

Instructions for using the ChiSoft Neck Traction Device

1. The Neck Traction Device is used in the beginning with low pressure (low traction force) for 5 ~ 10 minutes. Add pressure, by squeezing the air bulb slowly, until you are comfortable with the amount of pressure.
2. Sit in a comfortable chair and remain relaxed while stretching your neck for 5-15 minutes.
3. After removing the ChiSoft Neck Stretcher, avoid any exaggerated movements of the head and neck for 5-10 minutes.
4. For intermittent stretch/traction, repetitively increase and decrease the air pressure.
5. Within a few days you can increase the pressure of the Neck Traction Device and use it for 20 ~ 25 minutes two or three times a day. When you are finished using the neck traction device, the air should be released slowly.

How does ChiSoft Neck Traction Device Help Relief Neck Pain?

The Neck Traction Device uses air which is slowly introduced by an inflation bulb into the neck collar. As a result, pressure in the neck is built up in a vertical direction to ease and stretch tight muscles and relieve joint pressure in the neck. The intra-vertebral disc pressure is relieved by the elongating action of the neck traction device. A few minutes of treatment will produce amazing pain relief. Regular use of the Neck Traction Device helps to prevent neck problems by increasing blood supply to neck muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Every day, millions of people suffer from episodes of acute or persistent neck pain due to injury, strain, poor posture, physical stress, computer work, driving long distances, improper sleeping habits, and emotional stress. Neck pain can be treated at home.

Back Surgery and Neck Surgery

Source:
Spine-Health Original article

By: Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MD


Spine surgery introduction
The primary purpose of back surgery or neck surgery is to correct an anatomical lesion in individuals who fail to show improvement with conservative treatment. For those patients who have pain, but no anatomical lesion can be identified that accounts for their pain, surgery is not an option. Surgery is useful only to change a patient’s anatomy (e.g. remove a disc herniation). There is almost never any reason to consider exploratory surgery to “look” for a cause of pain.
Advancements in spine surgery
Modern spine surgery has made major advancements in both technique and spinal instrumentation/implants over the past couple of decades, but by far the most significant advancement in spine surgery has been better preoperative imaging techniques. Specifically, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan) has revolutionized spine surgery. It is most often the best test to identify an anatomical lesion responsible for the patient’s problem. The most important factor in the determination of the success in spine surgery is proper preoperative diagnosis. Without an accurate preoperative diagnosis, even the most technically successful surgery has little chance for a successful outcome.
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Although spine surgery is performed by either orthopedic surgeons or neurosurgeons, it is increasingly becoming a field unto itself. Many surgeons are doing additional specialized training in the field after their residency training (fellowship training). Given the precision required for these more demanding surgical techniques, many orthopaedic or neurosurgeons with fellowship training are choosing to focus more of their practice on spine surgery. Some believe that the increased level of specialty training and focus on the spine has contributed to enhancements in surgical technique, which in turn has led to overall improved success rates and reduced morbidity (e.g. reduced post-operative discomfort) with many types of spine surgery.

Reasons for spine surgery
Top Back Surgery Topics:
Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Laminectomy
Cervical Spine Surgery
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spine surgery is typically an “elective” undertaking, meaning that it is considered as a possible approach to enhance a patient’s ability to function and decrease pain. Just because it is elective does not mean it is not covered by insurance. Elective surgery can be medically necessary. It just means that surgery of the spine is rarely an absolute necessity. Only in rare instances, such as for patients who have a progressive neurological loss of function or sudden onset of bowel or bladder incontinence, is spinal surgery actually necessary on an emergency basis.
Spine surgery can basically accomplish three tasks:
It can decompress a nerve root or the spinal cord.
It can stabilize an unstable or painful segment with fusion surgery.
It can reduce a deformity (e.g. scoliosis surgery in the thoracic spine).
Spine surgery is not done for exploration. The cause of a patient’s pain is not readily apparent with opening and exploring the spine. The preoperative evaluation and imaging results are what identify the problem and guide the design of the procedure.