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BACK PAIN
Natural Support For This Common And Troublesome Condition
Back pain is second only to headache as the most common presenting
complaint to a family practice physician. If the back pain is sudden
in onset, persists for more than two weeks, or results in loss of
bowel or bladder control, see a physician immediately. A herniated
disc can cause such pain. (Although most "sudden onset" back
complaints are due only to muscle stress).
Most back pain is due to mild deterioration of the bones in the
lower back, loss of joint material, simple dehydration, arthritis,
mineral imbalances, weak muscle tone, and high stress levels. Most
cases of low back pain can be cured through self-help measures.
DIET AND LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS
- Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of
pure water daily. Simple dehydration can cause disc material to
weaken.
- Maintain a normal weight. Excess
weight places a great stress on the lumbar spine.
- Low back and abdominal exercises
help stretch and strengthen supporting structures. (See below).
These take less than 10 minutes per day but are priceless for
correcting low back pain.
- A diet high in vegetables and/or
fruits helps strengthen supporting ligaments and tendons. Add one
tablespoon of gelatin per day to your daily diet.
- Practice stress reduction techniques
such as meditation. Stress is now known to be a major factor in the
development and maintenance of low back pain by causing abnormal
muscle tension.
PRIMARY SUPPORT
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Maxi Multi:
3 caps, 3 times per day with meals. Optimal doses (not minimal
doses) of Vitamins C, E, zinc, selenium, calcium, magnesium, boron
and bioflavonoids are especially important.
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Bromelain: 2 caps, 3-4 times
per day between meals.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
For arthritis or degenerative disc disease:
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Glucosamine Sulfate (Pharmaceutical grade): 2 caps (750mg each),
2 times per day for 4 weeks, then 1 cap, 2 times per day thereafter.
(Target dose: 3,000mg for 4 weeks, then 1,500 per day thereafter).
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MSM (Fundamental sulphur): 1,000mg, 3
times per day with meals.
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Cal-Mag: 1 cap, 3 times per day
with meals in addition to the 1,000:500mg contained in Maxi
Multi. If you are using another multiple formula, make sure to get
1,200-1,500mg of calcium and 500-750mg of magnesium daily total.
Low Back Exercises
1.) Pelvic tilt. Tilt small of back toward floor. Tighten
butt muscles and lift hips. Hold for count of 10. Repeat 5-20 times.
2.) Knee pull-ups. Pull knee to forehead with both hands.
Raise head off floor to meet knee. Return slowly to start. Alternate
sides. Repeat 5-10.
3.) Low back stretch. Bring one knee as close to chest as
possible. Return to start. Alternate sides. Repeat 5-10 times each
side.
4.) Curl-ups. Raise trunk toward bent knees. Hold for 10
seconds. return to start. Repeat 5-20 times.
5.) Straight leg raise. Lift leg, heel toward sky. Stretch.
return to start. Alternate legs, 5-10 each.
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