If you can’t stand back pain it’s definitely time for you to take a seat.  Although there are countless incidences and scenarios that could have caused your back pain, you’ll be relieved to learn that these two spinal manipulation techniques that follow below might be all you need to relieve your back pain  and get back to being you.

Possible causes of back pain

Everyone is different. For your dad it might have been an old sports related injury, for your co-worker maybe it was an injury inflicted upon them in their childhood, and for you, maybe it was something as simple as a bad fall down the stairs. Whatever the cause the effect is common; back pain seems to impact everyone in some way. So what do we know about it.

Back pain, in general, is a very common issue for adults of all ages. The most common type of back is lower back pain, which can be caused by a wide range of incidences. Regardless of the specific incident the results are usually the same. Injury to the lower back is usually an indicator of muscle strain or of an injury within the disc space itself.

The Seitai technique

Seitai is a therapeutic relaxation technique that uses the combination of acupressure, spinal manipulation and nutritional therapy to sooth aching joints and strained muscles. This amazing massage is based off of traditional Japanese massage system called anma.

Seitai gets its name from the Japanese word meaning to order the body or bring it back to its natural order, so a perfectly healthy body is in a state of seitai. Seitai is all about connections, the principles that govern this spinal manipulation technique state that the body, organs and all, are connected to the spine by an energy or ‘chi’ system of 14 meridians or energy channels.

According to the principles that govern seitai, any damage or bad energy from the body’s organs will negatively impact the spine, as well as, the rest of the body’s energy.

To heal pain felt in the spine, seitai focuses on strengthening the body’s organs. This will restore the flow of energy in the body. This is why patients are also given nutritional advice to correct the ‘chi’ in the internal organs.

Acupressure is used to restore the flow of energy within the body. By using their hands practitioners can apply pressure to the meridians to restore the flow of energy in the body. Pressure is placed on various areas around the body, but, usually relates to healing the spine or neck.

Alexander Technique

Like the previous spinal manipulation technique; the Alexander technique is also surrounded by a rich and interesting history.

The Alexander Technique was developed by a stage performer in the early 19th century named Frederick Matthias Alexander. Frederick would develop this technique after repeated issues with his performances.

Using mirrors to observe himself in a mock performance, Frederick would go on to notice the flaws in his posture. After some modification to his posture and continuous efforts to change his movement, Alexander would notice an almost immediate improvement in his performance.

The Alexander Technique is a method for improving the way we use our bodies in everyday situations. Since many of the movements that cause back pain are unconscious, such as slouching and sitting awkwardly, the cure to these mistakes simply requires a conscious effort. So think of this technique as more of a prevention rather than a cure to back pain.

As Julian Fuller, an Alexander teacher with the Bloomsbury Alexander Centre in London, says “If you learn how you use your body, you will learn what you are doing and why not to do it.”  Practitioners of the Alexander technique will be able to instruct you on how to more efficiently use your body.

This instruction will focus on everyday task, such as walking, sitting, and standing, that have a larger impact on your back then you might have thought.  By correcting your posture in these everyday tasks you will be able to notice a rapid improvement of your back pain condition.

If you know you are someone who slouches the alexander technique might just be something you want to consider taking up. By correcting your posture you might also notice an increase in productivity as well as energy.

Although these two techniques will have some positive impacts in your overall health, it is highly encouraged to seek out a medical professional for specific advice pertaining to your personal experience with back pain.

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