Back Pain Relief
Back pain, whether it affects your lower back or upper back, or whether the pain is chronic or acute, there are some ways to find relief.
May 16, 2006
Here is a list of some of the many ways to ease the pain and discomfort of back pain.
Back Pain
It has been suggested that will experience back pain at some time in their lives.
80% of adults
One of the most common causes of back pain is from performing activities you're not used to, such as gardening and yard work, and heavy lifting.
Back Pain Relief
- Rest your back and discontinue whatever activity is causing the pain.
- Soak in a hot bath with Epsom salts (typically 1 cup is recommended).
- If your back muscles spasm, try using an ice pack.
- Lie on your back (preferably with pillows under your knees) with a hot water bottle or heating pad.
- Exercise helps to get your back muscles in better shape.
- Stretch your back by doing yoga stretches - this also can help improve your posture over time.
- Non-prescription pain medicine (i.e. ibuprofen) is known to help decrease inflammation and reduce back pain.
- Book a massage or reflexology session.
- Visit your chiropractor.
- Visit an alternative medicine practitioner.
- See your doctor if the back pain persists, changes, or refers into your legs.
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