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Who Should You See for Low Back Pain? Having Low Back Pain is one of the common reasons for visiting a Primary Care Provider in the United States. Initial treatment for LBP at this stage could range from prescription medications, use of imaging and diagnostic studies, instructions to rest and cease most activity and possibly a referral to physical therapy or other specialist. Early access to Physical Therapy services has shown to be helpful in preventing chronicity and re peated episodes of LBP but it's sometimes the last place the patient ends up. As a Physical Therapist I have new patients come to me every week with LBP and limitation doing normal activities and even their job, be it physically demanding or not. It isn't uncommon that I see patients with LBP of several months sometimes even a year's duration that have been on medications, have had an MRI (and have no idea what it revealed), have stopped all previous meaningful activity and are not better but only wors...

SIR ALEX FERGUSON reckons Manchester United have the look of champions after watching them win a seven-goal thriller at Old Trafford. United came from behind three times to beat Newcastle 4-3 and storm into a seven point lead at the top of the Premier League. Javier Hernandez struck in stoppage time as closest rivals Manchester City fell to a shock defeat at Sunderland. Ferguson said: “The statement was the performance, never mind where we are at this moment in time. That was a championship performance.” The Magpies found themselves ahead at various stages thanks to strikes from James Perch, Papiss Cisse and a controversial Jonny Evans own goal. But United showed stunning powers of recovery to hit back thr...

Low Back Pain Exam, Tests,Treatment & Exercises Medical history Your doctor will first ask you many questions regarding the onset of the pain. (Were you lifting a heavy object and felt an immediate pain? Did the pain come on gradually?) He or she will want to know what makes the pain better or worse. The doctor will ask you questions referring to the red flag symptoms. He or she will ask if you have had the pain before. Your doctor will ask about recent illnesses and associ ated symptoms such as coughs, fevers, urinary difficulties, or stomach illnesses. In females, the doctor will want to know about vaginal bleeding, cramping, or discharge. Pain from the pelvis, in these cases, is frequently felt in the back. Physical examination • To ensure a thorough examination, you will be asked to put on a gown. The doctor will watch for signs of nerve damage while you walk on your heels, toes, and soles of the feet. Reflexes are usually tested using a reflex hammer. This is do...

What a Cervical Pillow Does Cervical support pillows offer much needed relief. Having a supportive pillow helps relieve pain by altering the arc of the cervical spine. A cervical pillow should keep the neck and head aligned with the spinal column while sleeping. The right neck pillow will reduce pressure placed on the neck. Many pillows do not offer support to the natural curve of the neck, thereby creating or contributing to neck pain. However, a pillow should support t he  back of your neck and the back of the head. Benefits of a Cervical Pillow Cervical pillows work by improving your posture while you sleep. Cervical pillows help improve sleep by relieving stiff muscles between the neck and shoulders. Because of the relief of stiff muscles and increased blood flow to the brain, cervical pillows often help relieve headaches and migraines. Unlike regular pillows, cervical pillows help support the cervical spine whether you are on the back or the side. exercise----------...