Health & Medical Pain Diseases

Back and Shoulder Pain - Secrets That Actually Work

This year, a well-loved friend got me two gift certificates for Christmas - each for a one-hour massage at a local women's spa and salon.
Can you imagine anything better than that? I can't, and a bunch of other people probably cannot, either, since back/shoulder pain is extremely common and can be annoying at best and debilitating at worst.
There are a variety of ways to go about treating back, shoulder pain, and there are a variety of reasons that people suffer from it.
Causes may include muscle strain from overexertion, improper lifting or bending, irregularities of the spine, injury, stress, fibromyalgia, working at a computer for long periods of time without a break, sleeping on a mattress that should be replaced, and any number of other things.
Common treatments include over-the-counter and/or prescription medications such as anti-inflammatory drugs, pain relievers, and muscle relaxants.
Sometimes there is a tendency for back/shoulder pain to run in families, and lots of folks complain that such aches are chronic.
Visits to the family doctor, a chiropractor, and therapeutic massage clinics are other common ways of trying to relieve the annoying pain and soreness that manifests in the back or shoulders, as are cold compresses, ice, heat, movement exercises, and bed rest.
Most doctors will want to ascertain a reason for your pain, whether chronic or acute, and typically they will order X-rays to look for bone abnormalities or tumuors that may be causing the grief.
Other common tests may include CT scans or MRI's to check for nerve-related concerns, or electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) tests to look for irregularities when numbness or tingling is also part of the assessment.
If you suffer from pain in the neck, back, or shoulder, it would be wise to seek the advice of a medical professional to help figure out the reason for your discomfort and determine the best course of treatment for your particular situation.
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