Alternative Medicine for Back and Neck Injury and Chronic Pain

If you have stiff muscles, consider massage therapy. Massage therapy can help ease stiff muscles.

Holistic or alternative medicine is often recommended in the cases of chronic back pain and chronic neck pain. Holistic therapies tend to have little, if any side effects, while being effective and cost effective.

Before you get that back or neck massage there are a few things to consider, such as choosing a qualified massage therapist who has experience working with people who have back or neck pain.

By its nature, yoga is well suited to address back problems such as scoliosis and kyphosis, among others. As a whole body movement system, yoga develops body awareness and places emphasis on alignment. Yoga works the abs and calms the mind, helping to restore peace and promote healing. Yoga is generally safe and is used by seniors, athletes,...

Is acupuncture effective for back pain?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture are used very effectively for back and neck injuries and chronic pain. Learn more about the ancient Chinese system of medicine, what acupuncture is and how acupuncture works.

Acupuncture has been growing in popularity in the U.S. in the last 20 years, and researchers have begun to study its effects on chronic neck pain. Find out what the 2006 research has to say on acupuncture for chronic neck pain.

Often pain management for back and neck problems includes alternative therapies as part of a larger allopathic plan, rather than as a solo treatment. Learn how to evaluate pain management options and incorporte alternative medicine into your treatment plan as appropriate for your back or neck condition.

Music may well be a key ingredient in pain management for post operative back surgery patients.

For pelvic floor imagery and exercises, read a review of the book, Pelvic Power by Eric Franklin.

Guided imagery may provide relief for chronic tension headaches and neck pain.

Abdominal breathing, or breathing into the belly can be quite effective for pain management.

Feldenkrais has a good reputation for pain relief. Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement (ATM), and Functional Integration experiences are lessons on how to move efficiently.

About's Alternative Medicine editor, Cathy Wong, N.D. talks about natural ways to care for back pain.

About's Alternative Medicine site offers information on a wide variety of natural approaches to health and healing and managing pain.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine offers FAQs on accupuncture. Accupuncture can be quite effective in relieving back and neck pain and restoring function to the spine. "Get the Facts" is a solid overview on this ancient healing art.

The Back Pain Resource Center is run by an attorney who uses holistic therapies to heal and manage his back pain. It provides a great birds-eye view of the major fields in alternative care.