2. BODY STRESS RELEASE (BSR): There are lots of complementary therapies that can work beside conventional treatments. One is Body Stress Release, a gentle technique that has been helpful in alleviating back pain and other muscular s
keletal complaints. I found it so effective in treating and ridding me of my chronic back pain, which I had suffered from for over 15 years, that I retrained in the technique. BSR practitioners work with clients to release muscular tension, and offer advice on self-help techniques and good posture.
3. WHISTLING TORTOISE: There are lots of excellent products on the market to offer relief from back pain including lumbar back supports, seat wedges and mattresses. Cut through the myriad of products and go to the Whistling Tortoise, Hamilton Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, for independent advice and good discussion of the options. 0131-225 6365
www.whistlingtortoise.co.uk 4. PAIN SUPPORT: Jan Sadler, author of Pain Relief Without Drugs, designed the PainSupport website for anyone with pain of any kind and their family, friends and carers. The approach sees conventional medicine and complementary therapies sit side by side.
www.painsupport.co.uk5. PILATES: It’s important to keep active, even if you have back pain. Finding the right exercise is important. GPs, osteopaths, physiotherapists and chiropractors recommend Pilates as one of the safest forms of exercise, perfect for people who suffer from back and neck pain, or sciatica, because it strengthens the weaker muscles.
www.bodycontrol.co.uk6. PAIN ASSOCIATION SCOTLAND: Useful site for people suffering from chronic pain.
www.painassociation.com • Kerry Teakle is author of Understanding Body Stress Release and a BSR practitioner
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