Accessories and products related to back pain are present in this section. There are also opinions from health professionals, and product recommendations.
Lumbar traction is a form of decompression therapy that reduces pressure on the spine. It can be performed manually or mechanically to treat various spinal pathologies. This article explains several benefits and risks associated with this technique, and shares the opinion of a physiotherapist on its relevance for relieving pain in the …
Lumbar traction: Indications and risks (physiotherapist advice) Read more "
Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine According to an OpinionWay study, an overwhelming majority of French people are affected by back pain, and for good reason we are becoming more and more sedentary early. Television, office work, bad posture, stress and diet and …
Dorsal stretcher: Opinion of a health professional (physiotherapist) Read more "
Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine A very fashionable tool, the massage gun uses vibrating percussion to relieve muscle pain and promote sports recovery. In which cases is the massage gun indicated? Are there cheaper alternatives? What are the …
Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine 227. This is the average number of hours of sleep over a lifetime. Knowing that we spend almost a third of our lives sleeping, it is normal to think that sleep should ideally be achieved in the best possible conditions. THE …
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine Are lumbar belts good for the back? This is a question I get regularly from my back pain patients. You probably have to ask yourself the same question. My answer: It depends! In place …
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine Are posture correctors good for the back? Should I get it? These are questions that I regularly receive from my patients with low back pain. My answer: It depends! Instead of giving a...
Posture correctors: Opinion of the physiotherapist (practical advice) Read more "
