Backaches

[Juxa]

i am with C & H on this.

 

if anything being married is a source for dhabar-xanuun. all the shopping, cooking and cleaning one has to do.

 

tut tut tut.

 

Ibti, may i suggest pain clinic, if the physio does not work.

[-Serenity-]

Ibti - forget all these messages and self-help. Visit a proper private clinic that deals with back-pain.

 

Check this one below, its in Great Portland Street.

 

http://www.thebackcl inic.co.uk

 

I've learned the hard way that going private is the only way to get things sorted quickly and efficiently.

[SayidSomal]

Toobin!!! it is Sunna of the Prophet (SWC)

[Dhubad.]

It looks like your spinal joints are "locked up"and not moving correctly so that is causing the pain as they put extra pressure on your nerve system

 

I used to have a severe Lower-Back pain until I have visited a Chiropractic in my area and I can tell you they fixed me up big time.

 

The first visit they scan your back and take photos of you standing to examine your posture.....from the findings they will give you a treatment which mainly evolves adjustment(to adjust your spinal cord back to its original position).

 

The first Phase of the adjustment will be more frequent, mine was twice a week and I responded very well to it !

 

 

Here is the address :

 

Arena Wellness Centre

Stockley Park

Uxbridge

UB11 1AA

 

Good luck ilaahayna haku caafiyo.

[Legend of Zu]

Pilates I tell yuh - the one you use the machines - not the fake yoga like...

[sheherazade]

Ibts, sh*t, sorry. I am all over the place. I will PM you the Chiropractor and Accupuncturist I have seen. The Accupuncturist also does Cupping- Sayid is right; it's the bomb lol. Juxa, the marks go. Ibts can pretend they are big love bites hahaha. Also, Ibts I have a list of Muslim hijama practitioners if you're interested. Chiro sorted me out ultimately.

 

Ibts you don't need a six pack or definition, u just need a strong core. Pilates is the way to go.

[Som@li]

I would recommend Alhijamah or cupping, or Toobin in Somali, It is a traditional Islamic medicine,I had a chronic back pain , and went to a Hospital in UAE which had a department specialising is Islamic medicine, the result was phenomenal, it has been atleast 2 years, and my back pain has reduced, In UAE there are also some people who do it for free and seek the Ajr.

 

[N.O.R.F]

^Which hospital was that?

[-Serenity-]

I know everyone is recommending something, but backache is caused by a number of things and unless the exact cause is found out, it would be dangerous to visit chiropractors and acupuncturists as sometimes this CAN cause more harm than good, which CAN be life-long.

[Fabregas]

ibtisam, check

( if it makes any sense). i think you can send them an email as well on their link.

[Som@li]

Originally posted by Torres:

^Which hospital was that?

Al Noor Hospital, Abu Dhabi

 

Also check this article on Hijamah.

 

Cupfuls of healing, Alternative Therapy

 

Khaleej Times Online

 

Cupping as practised in Chinese and Arabic medical systems has people swearing by its efficacy. Shashi Joshi finds out more

 

 

When Gwyneth Paltrow arrived at a New York film premiere with a back covered with round brown welts, it provoked international interest in ‘cupping’ — a Chinese alternative therapy believed to be the cause of the marks. Paltrow was using cupping, along with other New Age remedies like a macrobiotic diet, to shed those post-natal pounds.

 

Funny thing is, there’s little ‘New Age’ about cupping. It has been around for at least 3,000 years in China, and almost as long in the Arab world.

 

The Arabic practice of ‘hijamah’ or cupping even has Quranic sanction. It is believed that the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) used to have hijamah done on him, and it is regarded as a sunnah by many Muslims, practised even in the absence of any ailments.

 

According to Dr Amal Abdel-Samie Abdel-Megeed, clinical pathologist at Abu Dhabi’s Al Noor Hospital, there are more than 10 ways to practise hijamah; two methods are widely practised by Arabs.

 

In dry hijamah, a heated cup is placed over the body to create suction. The skin is pulled up and it is believed to increase circulation in the affected area. The other process of wet hijamah involves bloodletting by means of small cuts. The blood is collected in cups and disposed of.

 

“The areas where the cups are to be fixed is decided by the doctor. In the Chinese system of cupping, the cups are placed over the energy meridians to restore the flow of ‘qi’. In the Arabic method, cups are placed over the inflamed or swollen area, or in an area prescribed by the Quran,” says Dr Abdel-Mageed.

 

According to her, hijamah is an effective complementary therapy to treat conditions such as migraine, lower back and shoulder pain, sciatica, and in chronic cases where medication has failed.

 

The duration and repetition of hijamah is decided depending on the patient’s condition, and the severity of the symptoms. “Almost 70 per cent of patients that are referred to me for hijamah find a considerable reduction in their pain after just two or three sessions,” she says.

 

Hijamah can be carried out on both men and women, though the latter must avoid doing hijamah during the menstrual cycle. “The body needs to be in balance, and menses affect a woman’s hormonal balance, hence it is better not to do hijamah then,” says Dr Abdel-Megeed, cautioning that it is a therapy which must only be done by qualified medical practitioners in the safe environment of a clinic or hospital.

 

In today’s time of potentially fatal infectious diseases such as AIDS and Hepatitis C, it makes sense to have hijamah done by a doctor, rather than a traditional barber. Apart from using disposable equipment and gloves, the infectious waste is disposed of in a safe manner, without putting anyone at risk. Unauthorised practitioners may re-use cups used to collect blood, which can be deadly.

 

“The doctor can also order a patient’s bloodwork before hijamah to see blood sugar and CDC levels, so that the therapy is carried out safely. Sometimes non-medical practitioners advise a patient to fast before hijamah, and that can put a diabetic into coma. Hijamah should be performed three to five hours after a meal,” she advises.

 

There are also a number of alternative therapists in the Emirates who perform cupping, the Oriental way.

 

 

 

The Chinese system — tapping your energy

 

The Chinese system relies on the theory of energy, which states that the human body is made up of a meridian that passes energy to the whole body. Cupping focuses on releasing stagnant blood, energy called ‘qi’ and body fluids such as lymph, thus promoting healing. Many patients who have tried it experience almost instant pain relief and decongestion in bad colds and flu.

 

“Cupping is one of the ancient ‘barefoot doctor’ techniques used in China, Eastern Europe and Africa and in many other traditional cultures. It treats many health conditions by suction of the skin surface and the resulting stimulation of the area concerned. By creating a vacuum with small jars attached to congested areas of the body, the practitioner is able to restore the flow of blood and ‘qi’ (energy),” informs Oumayma Nadar, Managing Director at Dubai’s House of Chi.

 

Dr Nieyong Mei of Dr Kamkar Medical & Physiotherapy Centre has been practising cupping since 1990 in Dubai. “Cupping is especially effective in case of lower back, neck and shoulder pain. We offer two types: fixed and moving. In fixed cupping, the therapist heats glass cups on a flame. The cup is then quickly applied to the skin. This creates a vacuum suction so that the skin covered is drawn up a little into the cup. The cups are then left on the body whilst the area beneath is treated,” says Dr Mei.

 

This is what caused Paltrow’s scars, but Dr Mei assures the marks will only last a couple of days. “In moving cupping, oil is applied and the cups are massaged around the affected area. We also practise a form of hijamah, as it is done in Chinese medicine — this method also involves bloodletting, but in smaller amount.”

 

Nadar believes cupping is extremely useful in treating menstrual discomfort, lower back pain, joint pain, cold, flu, respiratory problems and digestive disorders. At House of Chi, Cupping Therapy is offered with Tuina Treatment as a combination for 50 minutes at Dh220. They advise patients to undergo at least two sessions per month.

 

Dr Zheng Nan of King China Acupuncture Centre believes the number of sessions can only be prescribed after examining a patient and depending on the severity of the symptoms. “Again it is not a totally painless procedure. Depending on the patient’s condition, it may be painful for some,” she cautions. “Though unlike hijamah, in Chinese cupping no cuts are made and there is no scarring.”

 

While Paltrow must be thanked for turning the spotlight on this ancient therapy, followers and practitioners continue to swear by it, as they have done for over 3,000 years now.

[The Zack]

Nin buka boqol u talisay miyaa? Ibti, like many suggested definitely visit a local chiropractor and have them find out what exactly is causing the pain.

[N.O.R.F]

Dabshid,

 

A few people who have visited have gone for Hijama and from what I hear it does wonders. Bal aan taraygareeyo.

[Som@li]

give it a go, and hope Ibti can dare to do this

 

Mate, I miss my full medical insurance through my employer, I used to whatever I like,

 

Now , here private insurance cost $$

[N.O.R.F]

^Really? Is it not free down there?

 

Full medical gives you good piece of mind. I was at the American Hospital last week after spraining my ankle. Glad I didn't have to pay the bill