They tell me my diagnosis is pretty common, that millions of Americans suffer with low back pain. I've also heard that next to the common cold, missing work from low back pain is the biggest reason. With these two major known facts, I then wondered why getting the correct treatment for low back pain is so difficult.

After being diagnosed with a herniated disc and bone disc degenerative disease, I was immediately scheduled to see a surgeon. The surgeon suggested I have back surgery. To make a long story short, after a lot of prayer, a lot of thought, and after talking to many people who already have had surgery with my same diagnosis, I chose against surgery.

After deciding against surgery, I found I was immediately cast in a different light, by my doctor, and the medical community in general. I found my pain was then not taken seriously. I felt disbelieved about how much I hurt. I actually felt like a drug addict when asking for something for the pain. It appeared my physician felt back surgery was the end all cure all to my back & leg pain.

To the contrary studies have shown, back surgery may actually cause more pain, complications, and even damage that requires more follow up surgery. Knowing physicians and surgeons are already aware of this, it really makes you wonder why they would put you at such risk. I wish some of these healthcare professionals would just once switch places with me for one day living with chronic low back pain.

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Back pain is extremely common, over 80% of adults will experience lower back pain in their lifetime, the lower back supports the majority of the body weight and it is very susceptible to pain caused by factors such as herniated or slipped disc, muscle or ligament damage, joint problems and poor muscle tone. Typical symptoms of back pain are a steady ache or a sharp pain that worsens with movement. A sharp pain will shoot down the leg if the sciatic nerve is irritated. People who are more likely to suffer from back pain are those who work involves lifting heavy objects, bending awkwardly and those spending long period of time sitting or standing, these factors are increased by being out of shape. Pregnant women are also susceptible to lower back pain.

Back pain can be helped by many factors, first look after your back, lift objects properly and participate in exercises that strengthen you back, quit smoking (smoking reduces nutrition to the spinal discs), do not stay in bed too long, try to get mobile (unless you have a slipped disc), try hot and cold compresses and with chronic back pain (back pain that last more than 3 months) see a chiropractor. If your back pain persists, then see a doctor, their may be other factors involved such as fractures, nerve damage, arthritis, spinal tumour and infections. Some people have found that acupuncture and massage also helps with back pain.

The following supplements may help if you are suffering from back pain.

Boron

Bromelain

Calcium

Devil's claw

Evening Primrose Oil

Extracts of New Zealand green-lipped mussels

Fish Oil

Glucosamine Sulphate

Magnesium

Manganese

Multivitamins and minerals

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B6

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin K

Stewart Hare C.H.Ed Dip NutTh

Advice for a healthier natural life

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Believe it or not, one of the most common causes of lower back pain is slouching. Because so many of us work at desks hunched over our computers for 40 hours a week, it is no surprise that people are reporting lower back pain in record numbers. Often, the cause of the pain proves allusive, possibly because the cause is so simple - we're all slouching!

These simple exercises can be done almost anywhere and will provide immediate relief of back pain associated with poor posture. If you have ever felt the need to stand and arch your back after sitting for an extended period of time, then you understand the concept. The pain in your back is from too much flexion (slouching), so exercises that move it in the opposite direction (extension exercises) are most helpful.

To begin, stand with your feet a shoulder width apart, with your hands on your lower back, fingers pointing downward. Bend backward from your waist as far as you can without bending your knees. Hold for about 5 seconds, then repeat. Doing this exercise occasionally throughout the day will you avoid pain from sitting at your desk.

For the next exercise, you will need to lie on your stomach, on the floor, and slowly rise up on your elbows, arching your back. Keeping your hips on the floor, relax your lower back and hold the position for 30 seconds. Repeat, and keep in mind that your goal should be to eventually be able to hold the position for 5 full minutes.

Otherwise, the best thing you can do to relieve your back pain is heed mom's age-old advice - Stop Slouching!