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started by Peder Concha on 08 Jun 12
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Provide your back with needed support. A piece of helpful office equipment is the "articulating arm," which reduces back strain while working at your desk. This piece of equipment swings your computer monitor aside when necessary.
Try using coolness and heat to relieve back pain. Ice will help relieve the pain and reduce swelling. On the other hand, warmth will relax your muscles by increasing the blood flow. For heat, try a warm bath, heating pad or electric blanket, but do not fall asleep when using any of these methods.
Your mattress may be a factor in helping you to have less back pain when you wake up. You spend one-third of your life in bed, so it's essential to have a proper mattress that doesn't create more problems for your back. Make sure that you have a medium-firm mattress and always arrange your pillows for adequate neck support.
For severe back pain caused by trauma or degeneration, surgery may be required. Surgery is usually the last resort if other methods have not worked. It is also the best option for certain injuries that sometimes cause back pain.
Severe damage to the muscles, bones, joints and nerves in you back may require surgery to prevent paralysis. There are other rare back conditions that may arise in which back surgery is the only option, as well. Often, these problems are caused by unknown situations or by degenerative diseases.
Distance yourself from activities or situations that are known to create spasms in your back. Common triggers are stress, caffeine, lack of sleep, dehydration, anxiety and low sodium. If you get a back spasm, place a heating pad on your back and get some rest.
When you have a backache, try laying on your back with your knees and hips at a 90 degree angle. It is less stressful for your back than sitting and will be more comfortable. If this position doesn't work for you then try others-- whatever works for you is the best position possible!
There are all different sorts of back pain medicines, and that includes prescription and over-the-counter varieties. Again, it is important that you make sure to consult your doctor before making any decisions. Many times OTC medication can suffice, but other times you need a prescription, like for painkillers.
Breastfeeding is best done when sitting in a chair, not on a couch. Chairs without arms strain arm and back muscles and may not support you properly. You should also place a cushioned pad or pillow behind your back as you feed your baby.
There are a lot of different ways a back issue can affect you, but it doesn't mean that one is more painful than another one. Your entire day can be ruined if your back starts hurting. Apply the knowledge gained here in order to live your life to the fullest in spite of back pain.