Another hazard for your back are the shock waves which travel up your spine when you walk,known as heel strike.A real find for our patients has been the shock-absorbing shoe insert.A cheap but very effective solution.And you might be better off avoiding shoes with heels higher than 1/2 inches.Though absolutely flat shoes can be a solution for some,others find their posture suffers.

Finally a word about the state-of-the-art relief-the TENS machine - a small battery-powered gadget which delivers subliminal electrical pulses to the skin.Our experience indicates that your money is better spent on the more old-fashioned remedies.