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Information about natural treatment options for back pain and pain relief, including home remedies, herbs, supplement, diet, and alternative therapies.
15 Remedies for Back Pain Relief
Almost everyone has back pain at some point in their lives. Here are 15 popular natural remedies for back pain.
Massage for Neck and Back Pain?
A reader asks, "My husband and some of my friends are postal carriers and they are always saying that their backs, shoulders, and necks hurt. What type of massage should they get?"
Acupuncture: What You Need to Know
What is acupuncture? What conditions is it used for? How is acupuncture thought to work? What is a typical session like?
10 Popular Types of Massage
Here is a quick guide to the most popular types of massage therapy to help you figure out which massage therapy style is right for you.
Bromelain: What You Need to Know
What is bromelain? Why is it used for back pain? What are some of the possible side effects and safety concerns?
White Willow Bark: What You Need to Know
What is white willow bark? Why is it sometimes used for back pain? What are the possible side effects and safety concerns?
Capsaicin Cream Facts
What is capsaicin cream? Why do people use it for back pain? What are the possible side effects and safety concerns?
5 Remedies for Osteoarthritis Pain
One of the most common causes of chronic back pain is osteoarthritis. Find out about 5 promising remedies for osteoarthritis pain.
Back Pain and Chronic Dehydration
An interesting article about the possible relationship between chronic dehydration and back pain.
What is Chiropractic?
What is chiropractic? How are doctors of chiropractic trained? Why do people use chiropractic? How is chiropractic regulated?
Chiropractic Photo Gallery
See photos of chiropractic adjustments.
Yoga for Back Pain
Helpful tips on the practice of yoga to help with back pain.
Pregnancy and Back Pain
Why are women more prone to back pain during pregnancy?
Causes of Back Pain
There are many causes of back pain including muscle strain, slipped disc and spasm. In order to be properly treated, it's necessary to understand the cause.

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