There are several back surgery alternatives for patients diagnosed with lower back pain due to lumbar degenerative disc disease. This is welcome relief for many back pain sufferers who prefer to avoid the extensive discectomy and fusion that was formerly the only treatment option. This surgical procedure (also known as an open discectomy) involves the removal of the herniated disc material and, quite often, removal of some of the affected vertebra.

One of the most recently developed alternatives to back surgery for lumbar degenerative disc disease is Intradiscal Electrothermal Coagulation (IDET), otherwise known as annuloplasty. This minimally invasive outpatient procedure involves inserting a needle into the affected disc space and, through the use of a catheter, heating the outer core of the disc space. This is theorized to seal up the tears and reduce pain.

Even with all the latest back surgery alternatives, muscle pain remains a problem for many patients. Our personal ultrasound therapy system is the choice of many massage therapists, physical therapists, and chiropractors for enhancing the healing process of damaged muscle tissue. The ultrasound waves penetrate deep into the muscle, providing stimulation that increases the blood supply. Along with the increased blood supply, oxygen is delivered to the affected muscle.

With frequent treatment by ultrasound, the pain from traumatized muscle tissue begins to subside. Many people report complete resolution of back pain when our ultrasound device is used according to directions.

An Inferno Wrap Energy Device for the back is one of the most helpful tools for a wide varity of painful back related problems. Through the use of the patented energy web, tissues are safely and gently heated - increasing blood flow within the treated area. Your bodys natural response to this increased temperature is to try to maintain a condition of homeostasis in a balanced environment (basically your body increases blood flow to the heated area in an attempt to drop the temperature). With the rapid increase in blood flow to the area (a term known as vasodilation), there is an increase in the supply of nutrients to injured cells and toxins get flushed out (including lactic acid, commonly found in trigger points) which promotes healing. Our Inferno Wrap for the Back provides effective, non-invasive, non-addictive pain relief with no side effects.

Our Cold Compression Wraps are recommended as the top wrap by Leading Health Institutes like, Cleveland Clinic, several professional sports organizations, and countless medical professionals. That's why we sell them, because they are the best. We have noticed over time that our customers are so fond of our cold wraps that they are frequently coming back and ordering a second one - this way they can heat or cool one while wearing the other. The wraps are becoming very popular with baseball and soccer trainers, and the wraps can be conveniently stored in a cooler for quick application on the field when needed.

Ultrasound therapy is also a helpful tool for pain prevention of back problems, and having a portable ultrasound device at home can be a powerful and convenient treatment tool. If you have symptoms or are recovering from a back related injury, using ultrasound on a regular basis before your activity or throughout the day will help relax your muscles, tendons and tissues, diminish pain and inflammation, soften scar tissue and contribute greatly to the healing of your injury.

If you suffer from pain after certain activities or movements use ultrasound therapy when you complete the activity and then rest. Limit the application of ultrasound to a couple of treatments per day (the manual will recommend treatment frequency depending upon the injury). In between ultrasound treatments, maximize your pain relief and injury recovery by using the MendMeShop Inferno Wrap (this is not available anywhere else). Proven Performance, Proven Relief - only found at MendMeShop.com. If you have been given a treatment plan by your health professional, make sure you adhere to it to ensure pain free living. In general, people who are committed to their therapies and exercises will have the best medical outcomes.