people take it with their meals.

Two trials examining the effects White Willow Bark (salix alba) found moderate evidence that daily doses standardized to 120 mg or 240 mg salicin were better than placebo for short-term improvements in pain and rescue medication. An additional study showed that this worked as well as 12.5mg of Vioxx. White Willow is where the chemical formula for aspirin comes from. Like aspiri

Second Opinion

Back pain is the most common and recurrent type of pain in America. Back pain is the leading cause of doctor visits and account for millions of missed days of work, uncountable lost productivity and massive cost to treat.

You want some remedies, well I’d start with the things that show evidence. There is plenty of evidence out there now to keep you from wasting your time and money. I know there is a ton of remedies out there for back pain, because people prey on people in pain. Let’s face it, if your body hurts long enough and bad enough, you’ll try anything. Start with what has been shown to work.

Start with Omega 3 fish oils, particularly 1000-1500mg of EPA. This helps most conditions, is anti inflammatory and helps pain, helps the mood and the brain. EPA was shown to be as effective as or more than over the counter non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs in people with non surgical spine pain. Its safe, your body needs omega 3 oils and you give it none. You need this daily.

Next, I recommend Devils Claw (harpagophytum procumbens) for a month or so while under care. Two high quality trials examining the effects of Devil's Claw found strong evidence that daily doses standardized to 50 mg or 100 mg harpagoside were better than placebo for short-term improvements in pain and rescue medication. Another high quality trial demonstrated relative equivalence to 12.5 mg per day of Vioxx. This prescription drug is no longer available due to lethal cardiovascular events. Devils Claw is very bitter and stimulates digestive juices. Do not take it if you suffer with an ulcer or use ulcer medication. I recommend people take it with their meals.

Two trials examining the effects White Willow Bark (salix alba) found moderate evidence that daily doses standardized to 120 mg or 240 mg salicin were better than placebo for short-term improvements in pain and rescue medication. An additional study showed that this worked as well as 12.5mg of Vioxx. White Willow is where the chemical formula for aspirin comes from. Like aspirin

d money. I know there is a ton of remedies out there for back pain, because people prey on people in pain. Let’s face it, if your body hurts long enough and bad enough, you’ll try anything. Start with what has been shown to work.

Start with Omega 3 fish oils, particularly 1000-1500mg of EPA. This helps most conditions, is anti inflammatory and helps pain, helps the mood and the brain. EPA was shown to be as effective as or more than over the counter non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs in people with non surgical spine pain. Its safe, your body needs omega 3 oils and you give it none. You need this daily.

Next, I recommend Devils Claw (harpagophytum procumbens) for a month or so while under care. Two high quality trials examining the effects of Devil's Claw found strong evidence that daily doses standardized to 50 mg or 100 mg harpagoside were better than placebo for short-term improvements in pain and rescue medication. Another high quality trial demonstrated relative equivalence to 12.5 mg per day of Vioxx. This prescription drug is no longer available due to lethal cardiovascular events. Devils Claw is very bitter and stimulates digestive juices. Do not take it if you suffer with an ulcer or use ulcer medication. I recommend people take it with their meals.

Two trials examining the effects White Willow Bark (salix alba) found moderate evidence that daily doses standardized to 120 mg or 240 mg salicin were better than placebo for short-term improvements in pain and rescue medication. An additional study showed that this worked as well as 12.5mg of Vioxx. White Willow is where the chemical formula for aspirin comes from. Like aspiri

ective as or more than over the counter non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs in people with non surgical spine pain. Its safe, your body needs omega 3 oils and you give it none. You need this daily.

Next, I recommend Devils Claw (harpagophytum procumbens) for a month or so while under care. Two high quality trials examining the effects of Devil's Claw found strong evidence that daily doses standardized to 50 mg or 100 mg harpagoside were better than placebo for short-term improvements in pain and rescue medication. Another high quality trial demonstrated relative equivalence to 12.5 mg per day of Vioxx. This prescription drug is no longer available due to lethal cardiovascular events. Devils Claw is very bitter and stimulates digestive juices. Do not take it if you suffer with an ulcer or use ulcer medication. I recommend people take it with their meals.

Two trials examining the effects White Willow Bark (salix alba) found moderate evidence that daily doses standardized to 120 mg or 240 mg salicin were better than placebo for short-term improvements in pain and rescue medication. An additional study showed that this worked as well as 12.5mg of Vioxx. White Willow is where the chemical formula for aspirin comes from. Like aspiri

g or 100 mg harpagoside were better than placebo for short-term improvements in pain and rescue medication. Another high quality trial demonstrated relative equivalence to 12.5 mg per day of Vioxx. This prescription drug is no longer available due to lethal cardiovascular events. Devils Claw is very bitter and stimulates digestive juices. Do not take it if you suffer with an ulcer or use ulcer medication. I recommend people take it with their meals.

Two trials examining the effects White Willow Bark (salix alba) found moderate evidence that daily doses standardized to 120 mg or 240 mg salicin were better than placebo for short-term improvements in pain and rescue medication. An additional study showed that this worked as well as 12.5mg of Vioxx. White Willow is where the chemical formula for aspirin comes from. Like aspiri

people take it with their meals.

Two trials examining the effects White Willow Bark (salix alba) found moderate evidence that daily doses standardized to 120 mg or 240 mg salicin were better than placebo for short-term improvements in pain and rescue medication. An additional study showed that this worked as well as 12.5mg of Vioxx. White Willow is where the chemical formula for aspirin comes from. Like aspirin it can thin the blood and irritate the stomach. Studies show these effects are minimal with the herb compared to aspirin.

Finally, Cayenne (capsicum frutescens), applied topically, found moderate evidence that Capsicum produced more favorable results than placebo. I recommend a dose of 0.025% capsaicin. Remember this is hot pepper, it’s hot. Apply a small amount over the area for several days on a row, this way it won’t burn. This product has a cumulative effect of depleting the neurotransmitter that conducts the pain signal, it doesn’t cure anything.

Keep in mind this publication is meant solely to be informative and entertaining and not an alternative to proper medical diagnosis or treatment. Seek proper medical care if you have any symptoms.

And look for a Second Opinion next week.

Mark Testa, DC PC

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Denver, CO 80211

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