Expert Advice For Getting
Rid Of Back Pain
Chronic back pain is a
problem that afflicts many people from all walks of life. I see people like these
everyday, and desperate calls on weekends.
There is actually a lot that you can do to either eliminate or reduce
the amount of back pain that you have should it come on suddenly. If you follow
the advice contained in the article below, you’ll soon see relief from your
aching back before you’re able to get help from a doctor.
First, avoid any repeated stress on
the back that are bothering your muscles, and by learning to use other muscles to
take some of the stress off of your back.
In other words, if it hurts… don’t do it. The adage, “no pain no gain” simply doesn’t
work here.
Lay down on the floor if you
can, and lift your knees at a 90-degree angle to your hips. Do this by putting
your heels on the seat cushion of a chair or sofa. You can even do this in bed using a gym ball. This position will reduce the stress on your
lower back thus relieving the compression coming from your back. Finding whichever position
feels most comfortable to you is best, as long as you're not twisting or
torquing your spine.
If you get chronic back
pains, go to a good chiropractor to protect yourself from recurrence —so you
can avoid back pain in the future. Seeing one periodically, (like getting your teeth cleaned) may help you deal with tiny
issues before they turn into more serious problems and injuries.
A healthy well-balanced diet
that is full of essential nutrients and green leafy vegetables is vital, and will help alleviate back pain
quicker than you may realize. Not only does a higher water intake help you
maintain a healthy body weight that minimizes pressure on back muscles, it
helps to minimize fatigue especially when you’re coping with a back pain
episode. It also prevents back pain complications associated with dehydration. So it’s important to drink enough fluids each
day. How much? For some at least half your body weight in
fluid ounces from the time you wake up until the time you go to bed, and for
some maybe a little more.
Lifting objects that are far
away is commonly due to nothing more than l-a-z-i-n-e-s-s and time constraints when you’re in a
rush. Don’t do it. People often take these shortcuts; they do
this daily… and the pay for it in the end. You have to stand closer to things
that are positioned too far away from you, and take the time to do things safely,
and the right way using your center of gravity and leverage to your best
advantage.
You can protect your back
during those long days at a desk by simply taking short walks on your breaks, and
frequently stretch.
Breast reductions are not as
common of a solution to ease chronic upper back problems and complaints. However,
women who choose elective breast augmentation often times find this as a new
and unexpected burden to deal with.
Despite the cautions of what
not-to-do, there are several different
things that can be done to prevent excessive mid and lower back.
Always remember the basics
when you are treating your own back pain. You will benefit considerably from
even a couple days of taking things easier… but not bed rest. Give up your spot
on the couch or your recliner for a while.
In the meantime, let your back relax, and do all that you can to reduce your oxidative stress.
Effective pain
management is a complex issue, because your body responds with all its defenses
to protect and heal an injury. Instead
of reaching for an over the counter pain reliever like acetaminophen, or an anti-inflammatory
medication like ibuprofen, or naproxen
A natural anti-inflammatory
like Boswella, Bromelain, (from pineapple) Devil’s Claw or a Nrf2 activator like Protandim containing turmeric are very helpful for long term use with no
known ill side effects, (unless you’re on a blood thinner or have a clotting
disorder) you’d want to use less. You can also use hot and cold therapy along with soothing topical pain relievers with oil of wintergreen, menthol, and
camphor as ingredients.
Some back injuries can be so
severe that you’re nearly incapacitated with pain, and in some cases can cause
paralysis, but it's dependent upon how extreme it is and the situation. There
are also other back conditions that can only be fixed with surgery as a last
resort.
Many options exist to
address and alleviate the pain in your back and the way it can disrupt your
life. Procrastination will be your worst enemy and taking action will be your
best friend. Don't just read these tips…
do something with them and you will quickly see your symptoms starting to
decrease. Back pain is neither unavoidable nor a punishment for things you've
done in the past. You can and should be able to free yourself from this type of problem. The decision you make is yours.
“Live your life as an
exclamation rather than an explanation.”
—Bob Newton
Bless and Be Blessed... ALWAYS
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