Relief For Low Back Pain

Low Back Pain Stretching Exercises

 

 

Low back pain is one of the oldest occupational health problems in history and one of the most common causes of work-related complaints among adults. Approximately 15 million people visit doctors each year because of lower back pain.  It is estimated that a total of $25 billion is spent every year to treat this form of body ache.   For this reason, the back pain relief and muscle relaxant industries are growing by leaps and bounds.

Low back pain is a skeletal and muscular ailment that affects millions of people around the world. People who do a lot of manual labor have more lumbar problems than those who do not. It’s not surprising that construction workers have a lot of back pain problems. If left untreated, back pain can affect productivity and increase absenteeism. And even worse, it could be the cause of more serious health problems.

To determine the severity of lower back pain, you may use the following parameters to see how “bad” your back is:

 

  • Acute Low back pain last less than 6 weeks
  • Sub-Acute Low back pain between 6 and 12 weeks
  • Chronic Low back pain persists for more than 12 weeks

 

The good news is that there are a variety of treatments for back pain. Muscle relaxants can be used to ease the pain. Simple oral medication can provide relief for back pain.  However, it is important to get your doctor’s advice since medications for back pain are often doctor-prescribed and cannot be bought over the counter.

These are other helpful tips, procedures and strategies on back pain relief that you may want to consider:

  • Apply a cold pack to the painful area for 5-10 minutes at time
  • Use an heating pad on the painful area if the pain is still there within         a few days
  • Protect your back. Try not to turn suddenly or bend awkwardly. Go on with your usual activities and try to avoid bed rest
  • Get expert professional treatments
  • Non-prescription Pain Medications
  • Spinal Manipulation
  • Get a massage
  • Try acupuncture
  • Traction treatments
  • Biofeedback
  • Back Belts and Corsets
  • Injections into the back

Certainly, back pain relief goes beyond medication.  The cause of back pain can also be stress at work, family problems, and other distressing situations that may not necessarily be due to work or physical exertion. Everyday stress can make your muscles tighten and contribute to lumbar pain due to muscle tension. Self-hypnosis, meditation and guided imagery are also being promoted as tools or techniques to reduce the discomforts associated with lumbar ailments. Back pain therapy can be costly.

Regardless of how severe the back pain is, you should always consult a physician. Back pain could be a symptom of other health problems.

 

 


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