How to deal with back pain

How to deal with back pain:

Back pain is a leading cause of worldwide disability that prevents people from doing their work or other routine activities. It is the most common reason people frequently visit a doctor or miss their job. 

Providentially, there are measures you can take to relieve or prevent back-pain. If prevention doesn’t help, proper body mechanics and simple home remedies could often heal and keep your back functional within a few weeks. Surgery is not usually required to treat back pain.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF BACKACHE?

Back pain can range from muscle pain to a burning, shooting, or stinging sensation. The pain can also spread to your lower leg or worsen as you bend, twist, lift, stand, or walk.

WHAT ARE THE PREVENTIONS?

You can avoid backache or prevent its recurrence by improving your physical condition and learning proper body mechanics. To keep your back strong and healthy, follow these tips:

• Exercise: Regular, low-impact aerobic activity that doesn’t strain or bump your back can increase endurance and strength. It also makes your muscles work better. Swimming and walking are good options. Discuss with your doctor about activities you can try.
• Build Muscle Strength & Flexibility: Abdominal and back muscle workouts can enhance your core strength and help regulate the muscles so that they work as a natural corset for your back.
• Maintain A Healthy Weight: Being overweight can put a strain on your back muscles. If you are overweight, reducing your weight can help prevent back pain.

TREATMENT FOR BACK PAIN

• Mindfulness and Meditation: Chronic back pain is both physically and emotionally stressful. To deal with depression, irritability, frustration, and other psychological aspects of coping with chronic pain, you can consult a rehabilitation psychiatrist. This specialist will recommend yoga, meditation, tai chi, different cognitive and relaxation strategies so that your mind is no longer focused on pain.
• Eating Healthy Diet: Some highly inflammatory diets, significantly those rich in refined sugars, trans fats, and processed foods, can also contribute to the pain. Consult your doctor if your diet is contributing to chronic back pain and how you can change it. Maintaining a healthy weight can also relieve back pain by reducing pressure on the spine. 
• Lifestyle Modifications: If you have chronic pain, it is essential to accept your limits and adopt them. Listen to your body and learn to organize yourself. Take a break when mowing the lawn or take several outings while carrying groceries. Be aware of the activities that aggravate your backache and avoid them if possible. It not only helps your back to feel better, but it may also prevent the underlying condition from getting worse.
• Think Ergonomically: Design your work area, so you do not have to lean over to see your computer screen or access your mouse. Use an office chair that supports your lower back and allows you to keep your feet flat on the floor.
• Adjust Your Posture: Lying on your stomach makes it more difficult for the back to support your weight. When lifting heavy objects, pay special attention to your posture. Do not bend over from your waist while bend and straighten from your knees instead.

The Takeaway

People usually treat back pain with some patience and home remedies. However, a person should consult a doctor about chronic or severe back pain.

The doctor may recommend medication, physical therapy, or other treatments. People with pre-existing health conditions or regular medication should consult a doctor before trying any herbs or supplements.

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