Aside from house and vehicle, many would consider mattress is among one of many important investments that could greatly impact on one’s quality of life. They are what we rely on for a good night sleep- to rest, to recharge,…
Tag: back pain
No differences between physiotherapy and decompression surgery for patients considered surgical candidates for lumbar spinal stenosis
A study done at an academic medical centre in USA, investigated the functional differences between patients who received surgical intervention and ones who received exercise-based physiotherapy has concluded no difference at any point during their 2-year study. Lower back pain…
Lumbar support belt. Which one?
People often ask which lumbar support works better to help ease their pain. There is however no one answer for all, as sources of pain can be attributed to different causes, hence which one (or even the need of one)…
Lower back pain: Opioid painkillers provide minimal benefit
Opiate based medications include Codeine, Morphine, Oxycodone / Endo, and Tramadol A recent interview conducted by ABC reporter, Michael MacKenzie with Professor Andrew McLachlan, discussed the new research finding re effectiveness of Opioid medication in managing lower back pain. Professor McLachlan reported…