When back pain strikes and your muscles seize up, you need more than pain relief. You need pain
relief PLUS a muscle relaxant.Back pain results from many causes: injuries, medical conditions, improper posture, poor shoes, and poor mattresses. Unfortunately, back injuries also create serious
side effects that can become just as difficult to handle as the pain itself. Headaches, depression, reduced motion, nausea, and pain in your limbs all originate in your back. In rare instances, back pain can indicate a more serious condition, such as cancer or kidney infections. Most of the time, though, back pain is the result of a minor injury such as a muscle strain. According to the American Chiropractic Association, right now more than 31 million people are experiencing lower back pain. And that’s to say nothing of the upper back and neck! Back pain costs billions of dollars in missed work time and treatment each year. Statistics show that 80% of North Americans will experience problems in their back at some point in their lives.
There are two way to get relief
Preventing Injury
The best medicine is prevention! Keep your back healthy and you won’t have to deal with the trauma of a bad back. Exercise caution when lifting. If your work requires heavy lifting, make sure you lift with your knees. And don’t be afraid to speak to your employer about providing safer working conditions.Also look into your lifestyle. Exercise and physical activity are key elements of back health. Carrying too much weight, being a couch potato, and improper nutrition can seriously aggravate an injured back.
Also consider how you move and sleep. If your shoes and mattress provide inadequate support, you could be doing a lot of damage to your back just by walking around and lying in bed.
Managing Pain
Back pain can have a terrible impact on your daily life. Fortunately, there are many treatments and practices available. Keeping active, taking care of your body, and buying and maintaining a good mattress are just a few of the ways you can manage pain and keep your day-to-day life as normal as possible. Don’t let back pain rule your life. Find ways to treat it. Make sure you eat, sleep, and exercise properly, and you’ll be amazed at the changes you’ll see not only in your back, but also in your overall well being.
When back pain strikes, your favourite activities – from window shopping on the way to work to playing with the kids - can take a back seat to discomfort. But by following these pain-reducing tips that include shopping, cool workouts, and spa-like treatments, you'll be feeling good in no time!
1) Don't smoke
Smokers have lower levels of oxygen in their spinal tissues, which can slow down the healing process.
2) Apply Ice
Try applying ice (frozen vegetables or an ice pack wrapped in a towel work well) immediately after pain develops for up to 20 minutes, several times a day. After 2 to 3 days, switch to heat (20 to 30 minutes at a time). In addition to ice and heat, massage can also help relieve back pain, especially muscle spasms.
3) Try pain relievers
Over-the-counter pain relievers may work to reduce swelling and relieve your pain.
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4) Try low-impact exercise.
Being inactive can contribute to back pain, but low-impact activities like swimming (you've been meaning to try that new aqua-Pilates class!) and walking may help reduce pain.
5) Buy supportive flats
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6) Maintain a healthy weight
Being overweight can make your back pain worse, especially if you carry the extra pounds around your waistline.
7) Put your feet up
Just make sure to limit your rest to 1 or 2 days. Any longer and your muscles could start to weaken, which will actually make pain worse.
8) Strike a pose
Stand tall, with your ears, shoulders and hips in a straight line. Keep your head up and your stomach pulled in.
9) Sit with good back support
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Make sure your chair has good back support and is the right position and height. If you have to sit for long periods of time, take frequent breaks (and get caught up on the water-cooler gossip!).
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