DISEASES

Four methods help you ease the low back pain

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Time: 2014/9/12 15:49:47

Whatever the cause is, once you have low back pain, it can be hard to shake. About one in four Americans says they've had a recent bout of low back pain. And almost everyone can expect to experience back pain at some point in their lives. And this article mainly shows some ways that can help ease the low back pain.

Stay strong

Once your low back pain has receded, you can help avert future episodes of back pain by working the muscles that support your lower back, including the back extensor muscles. They help you maintain the proper posture and alignment of your spine. Having strong hip, pelvic, and abdominal muscles also gives you more back support. Avoid abdominal crunches, because they can actually put more strain on your back.

Fix how you sit

Most of us have to spend good amounts of time sitting down, whether it's time you're at work or during the commute to and from it. Though sitting down for long periods of time may be far worse for you than you realize, you can minimize its impact by sitting properly. Correct posture in a chair means having all the bones in your spine lining up neatly, like a new game of Jenga. This means keeping your feet flat on the floor and your computer keyboard within easy reach so you're not leaning forward.

Try medications

Your doctor may recommend over-the-counter NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like aspirin and ibuprofen for back-pain relief. But overuse of these medicines can cause side effects, so talk to your doc right away if your back pain doesn't get better.
Other medicines your doctor might also prescribe: narcotics like codeine or hydrocodone, or muscle relaxants. However, these medicines can only be used for a short period under the close supervision of your doctor.

Call your doctor

There may be other, more serious underlying causes of your back pain, but these are rare. They include: osteoporosis, fracture, degenerative disc disease, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and spondylolisthesis. So you should call your doctor if the low back pain is severe or is accompanied by some other symptoms. For example, your low back pain is severe, doesn't go away after a few days, or it hurts even when you're at rest or lying down; you have weakness or numbness in your legs, or you have trouble standing or walking, you lose control over your bowels or bladder.

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