Have you had back pain for more than six months? Tired of taking over-the-counter pills, rubbing on ointments, or using a heating pad? Consider something new.
Alternate Therapies
Why not try an approach that combines both traditional medicine and alternate techniques/ talk with your doctor about how acupuncture or chiropractic treatments could help your condition. together, you can discuss the pros and cons and decide if one is right for you.
More about Acupuncture
A Chinese therapy that has been used for centuries, acupuncture is based on the theory that there is energy flowing through your body. Acupuncturists believe a blocking or imbalance of the flow of energy at any point on a pathway may result in illness. Treatments usually involve putting very thin needles into the skin at certain points on the body. Sometimes, heat, pressure, or mild electrical current is used to stimulate energy flow.
More about chiropractic
Many chiropractors use spinal manipulation, or spinal manual therapy, to relieve back pain. People learn, or are forced by injury or stress, into unnatural ways of moving or holding their bodies. This unnatural movement or posture changes the natural alignment of bones that can cause discomfort and may contribute to health problems. A chiropractor's goal is to realign and reposition the body to allow natural movement, which it is believed to reduce stress and ease pain.
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Friday, June 10, 2011
Talking with your doctor
It can be hard to start a talk with your doctor about your health concerns. But your doctor wants to know about your symptoms, emotions, treatment preferences, and general well-being. Think of your doctor as your partner.
Build a relationship with him or her.
Tell him or her what you want from your care and that you'd like to be partners in your health.
Be fully present in each visit. Listen carefully. If you do not understand something, ask questions.
If you have doubts about following through on a treatment plan or suggestion, speak up. Often there is more than one option for treating a condition. By being a partner in your care, you can help choose the option that best fits your values, beliefs, and lifestyle. You also will feel more certain about following your doctor's recommendations when you make the decision together.
Write down the topics and questions you want to discuss with your doctor.
Bring your medicines or a list of them with you even if they are over the counter medicines, herbal remedies, or vitamins. You and your doctor can review how much of each medicine to take and when to take each one.
If you have seen a doctor before for a similar problem, even if the visit was many years ago, take the record from the visit with you.
Tell your doctor about your main concern first.
Describe any past experiences with the same problem.
Take notes.
Build a relationship with him or her.
Tell him or her what you want from your care and that you'd like to be partners in your health.
Be fully present in each visit. Listen carefully. If you do not understand something, ask questions.
If you have doubts about following through on a treatment plan or suggestion, speak up. Often there is more than one option for treating a condition. By being a partner in your care, you can help choose the option that best fits your values, beliefs, and lifestyle. You also will feel more certain about following your doctor's recommendations when you make the decision together.
Write down the topics and questions you want to discuss with your doctor.
Bring your medicines or a list of them with you even if they are over the counter medicines, herbal remedies, or vitamins. You and your doctor can review how much of each medicine to take and when to take each one.
If you have seen a doctor before for a similar problem, even if the visit was many years ago, take the record from the visit with you.
Tell your doctor about your main concern first.
Describe any past experiences with the same problem.
Take notes.
Make Changes
Sometimes your doctor may suggest that you make changes you're not ready to make. If you're not ready, tell your doctor. He or she can help you get ready or the two of you can discuss other options that may work. When considering a change, think about its benefits. Could it improve your health, life or relationships? Imagine your life after you make the change. Would it be better? For example, if your doctor asked you to be more physically active, can you imagine how it could help you feel better, sleep better, or have more energy? Can you imagine how you might spend more time with friends because you have more energy? Consider how the benefits of making changes can be worth it. Ask your doctor what has worked well for other people. Keep in touch with your doctor about your progress. Having a plan for getting past what gets in your way will help you feel confident that you can make changes to improve your health and your life.
Urinary Incontinence
Have you ever been afraid to go out because you might leak urine? If so, you are not alone. Urinary incontinence is the accidental loss of urine. Leaking urine happens to many people. It can happen when you cough, sneeze, laugh or jog. Or you may have to suddenly go to the bathroom and can't get there in time. There are two common types of persistent or chronic loss of bladder control;
Stress incontinence occurs when small amounts of urine leak out when you cough, sneeze, laugh or exercise. It's the most common type of bladder control problem in women.
Urge incontinence happens when the need to urinate comes on so quickly that there is not enough time to get to the bathroom. Some people may have no warning before they accidentally leak urine.
When incontinence lasts longer, it may be due to:
weak bladder muscles
overactive bladder muscles
damage to nerves that control the bladder from diseases such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease
diseases such as arthritis that may make it difficult to get to the bathroom in time
blockage from an enlarged prostate in men
Don't let urinary incontinence embarrass you. Take charge and work with your doctor to treat any underlying condition that may be causing the problem. Some common causes of urinary incontinence are certain medicines, urinary tract infection and constipation.
Your doctor will examine you and may ask questions like how often and how much you urinate and leak. He or she will also want to know about how much and what you drink. The good news is that most bladder control problems can be improved or cured.
Stress incontinence occurs when small amounts of urine leak out when you cough, sneeze, laugh or exercise. It's the most common type of bladder control problem in women.
Urge incontinence happens when the need to urinate comes on so quickly that there is not enough time to get to the bathroom. Some people may have no warning before they accidentally leak urine.
When incontinence lasts longer, it may be due to:
weak bladder muscles
overactive bladder muscles
damage to nerves that control the bladder from diseases such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease
diseases such as arthritis that may make it difficult to get to the bathroom in time
blockage from an enlarged prostate in men
Don't let urinary incontinence embarrass you. Take charge and work with your doctor to treat any underlying condition that may be causing the problem. Some common causes of urinary incontinence are certain medicines, urinary tract infection and constipation.
Your doctor will examine you and may ask questions like how often and how much you urinate and leak. He or she will also want to know about how much and what you drink. The good news is that most bladder control problems can be improved or cured.
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