(Natural News) Chronic back pain is one of the most common complaints that physicians find difficult to treat. It can be caused by a back injury, muscle strain or a variety of health conditions, such as arthritis, osteoporosis or scoliosis. Because there is no single cure or treatment for chronic back pain, physicians oftentimes recommend […]

(Natural News) A published study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine revealed the Hatha yoga may help the body in the maintenance of blood lipids and reduction of inflammation. The researchers from Sweden also considered Hatha yoga’s potential in preventing cardiovascular diseases. What is Hatha yoga? Yoga is a popular fitness exercise and […]

(Natural News) Before disaster strikes, you need to be in good physical shape to avoid hurting yourself. But what do you do if you hurt your back when SHTF? (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Stay in shape to prevent back pain The best way to avoid back pain is to exercise regularly. After all, if you’re healthy, you’re […]

(Natural News) The saga continues in another round of prescription-related deaths spreading across the U.K. Doctors are surprised to find that so many people have died after becoming addicted to and overdosing on pregabalin (sold as Lyrica) and gabapentin (sold as Neurontin) to treat chronic pain and anxiety, respectively. After doubling the prescriptions for both […]

(Natural News) A breakthrough neurostimulation system may prove useful for patients suffering from chronic back pain. ReActiv8, a medical device developed by Mainstay Medical International, is awaiting pre-market approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and, if approved, could help the millions of Americans living with this debilitating condition. The gadget works similar […]

(Natural News) Back pain is something everyone experiences at one point, and it’s something we wouldn’t like to endure all the time. It’s said that Americans alone spend $50 billion annually for treatment and expensive pharmaceutical drugs. Fortunately, researchers found a more natural – and way cheaper – solution to this growing problem. A study published in Pain […]

(Natural News) Kratom, the popular plant-based opioid alternative from Southeast Asia, was the subject of an advisory from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday, November 14, after the group called the substance “troubling” and blocked hundreds of kratom shipments to the U.S. In their statement, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb reported that there are […]

(Natural News) The results of an encouraging trial released by the Veterans Affairs Research Communications demonstrate the potential use of mind-body exercises such as yoga in alleviating chronic back pain symptoms experienced among military veterans. This could be the relief that millions of our vets who find their daily lives interrupted by the condition are […]