10 Steps to Reduce Back Pain
April 27, 2009 by
STEP 1 – Have a Medical Examination
Check out the possibility that your back problems are caused by poor posture, excess body weight, everyday stresses, and common causes such as these. However if you suffer from chronic back pain then it may be caused by a serious condition such as slipped or herniated disks, fibromyalgia, injuries to the neck or spine, and very rarely, other conditions such as cancer, kidney infection, and so on. Once you know what you’re dealing with then you are in a position to seek the correct remedies.
STEP 2 – Prevention
If you’ve already damaged your back you can’t go back in time and remedy it but not irritating those injuries further is very important. Be careful with daily activities like lifting, whether it’s something at work or your children and groceries, and jarring such as when you brake hard while driving. Make sure you have an ergonomic workstation at work and don’t remain in one position too long, and be selective with your exercises at the gym. Get advice from a gym instructor.
STEP 3 – Watch Your Posture
Don’t slouch or drape yourself over your desk or remain in one postion too long. Practice good posture both in your car and at home and work.
STEP 4 – Stretch Those Muscles
If you don’t use muscles they wither away and become weaker. Weaker muscles don’t provide the support the body requires and this is a recipe for damaging your back. Try some stretching exercises to get oxygen into your body and improve circulation while toning the muscles. Try to find some time first thing in the morning or before you go to bed.
STEP 5 – Relaxation
Stress can lead to tense muscles which in turn lead to a sore neck, shoulders, headaches, and even neck and back pain. Attack the source of the stress and try yoga, meditation or other relaxation methods.
STEP 6 – Exercise
Inactivity causes problems as we mentioned in step 4 so it’s important to get some exercise. Walking, biking and swimming are all good exercises, or you can use an elliptical machine at your gym. Anything that gets you active without putting strain on your back should be sufficient.
STEP 7 – Lose Weight
If you’re overweight then you’re putting extra strain on your body that it wasn’t designed for and creating long term health problems. As well as creating extra strain for your heart and wear on joints, you are also risking damage to your back. Make healthy eating and exercise a priority.
STEP 8 – Home Remedies
Try a heating pad or hot water bottle, use a recliner to invert, take a hot shower or hot bath, practice some yoga, and try other home remedies. As a one-off they may help reduce pain and longer term use they can help the body to heal.
STEP 9 – Massage
A good massage can reduce the discomfort of back pain, but be sure to advise the masseuse of your problems. If it’s available try a hot stone massage as well. The hot stones can improve the blood circulation and help your back muscles relax.
STEP 10 – Try Everything
One thing on its own may not be the solution but the incremental improvements created by trying multiple remedies may produce the relief from back pain you are seeking. If necessary talk to your doctor about medications or other treatment options. Sometimes taking medications can be the only way to get short term relief from chronic and consistent pain. Back pain is manageable and can be cured, if it receives the correct treatment.
Note: This information is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health professional prior to starting any new treatment
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1. drag a desk into the elevator and sit at the desk with a clipboard. whenever someone comes into the elevator, look at them and ask "do you have an appointment?"
2. drop a pen and wait for the other person to lean over and pick it up for you, then shout "Hey, thats my pen!"
3. press the buttons and pretend they are giving you an electric shock
4. offer to press the buttons for the other passengers, then press the wrong ones
5. hold the doors open and say your waiting for a friend. After a while, let the doors close, and say, "Hi Greg. how's your day been?"
6. Lay down the twister mat and ask people if they would like to play.
7. Bring a camera and take pictures of everyone in the elevator.
8. Pretend you are a flight attendant and review emergency procedures and exits with the passengers.
9. ask "can you hear that ticking noise too?"
10. Stand really close to someone, sniffing them occasionally
11. Swat at flies that don't exist.
12. Talk to yourself, changing voices every time.
13. walk straight in and don't turn around; just stare at everyone. (have your back facing the door.)
14. fart, then say (to another "passenger") "EWW thats gross! gosh, dn't you have any manners?" *with a disgusted face*
15. get a paper bag or an airplane throw up bag, and pretend to hyperventilate, changing the breathing speed every so often
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I went through a period of frequent back pain and spasms, often to the point of not being able to stand up straight. (I sort of "listed" to one side.) Finally I had to give up running because it was just too painful. I tried pillows to change my body alignment while sleeping, and did stretching exercises, with varying success. The good news is that eventually the pain went away and hasn’t come back!
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