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What can I do about my low back pain? 2007-06-19 04:08:00 There are many things you can do to help prevent or reduce the pain.Prevention:Stay as active as possible and keep in good shape Learn what you can do to prevent back strain, such as using correct ways of bending and lifting, sitting on chairs with good back support, sleeping on a firm mattress, wearing comfortable shoes, ensuring your work bench is at a comfortable height, avoiding overweight.If you already have lower back pain:Research has shown that early rehabilitation and prompt return to work and your usual activities are the best ways of getting you back to normal. It doesn’t help to overprotect your back, even when it’s sore. Too much lying in bed makes it take longer to get better.Ask your doctor about medicine to relieve the pain (check on side effects or interaction with other medicines you may be taking).Ask about gentle exercises you can do to strengthen your back. Set goals to improve your fitness. Try to stay positive. Sometimes pain can leave you feeling tired, frus
What is low back pain? 2007-06-19 04:05:00 Low back pain is one of the most common health problems. It can affect your daily life and become disabling. However, in most cases low back pain does not indicate a serious problem. For 90% of people the pain will go away by itself within a few days. For the other 10% of people the pain can become worse. So it is important that it is treated as soon as possible.Your doctor can explain the nature of your particular back problem, what treatment is available and how you can help to improve your back. There are a variety of treatments available and many things you can do to help yourself.
What Causes Back Pain? 2007-06-17 00:22:00 There are many questions what exactly causes back pain? These are some answers.POSTURAL STRESSPoor posture stresses your spine. Ligaments are over-stretched, muscles tire and joints and nerves are put under pressure.MUSCLE STRAINSMinor back muscle strains quickly improve on their own, but more severe strains will need physiotherapy treatment to relieve pain and promote healing.LIGAMENT SPRAINSStretching ligaments too far or too quickly makes them tear and bleed into surrounding tissues, causing swelling and pain. Motor vehicle and sporting accidents are common causes.DISC PROBLEMSDiscs are anchored to the vertebrae, above and below, so they cannot 'slip' out of place. They can wear down with age, but most disc problems arise from injury. Discs can bulge (prolapse), herniate or even rupture.SCIATICAThe sciatic nerves run from the lower back, through the buttocks and down the back of your legs. Irritation anywhere along this pathway will cause pain in the back and legs.ARTHRITISVertebr
Tips to prevent back pain 2007-06-17 00:06:00 Here are some useful advice to help you prevent
back painLIFTINGWith your feet shoulder-width apart, bend at the hips and knees. Grip the load firmly and hold it close to your body, tighten your stomach muscles and use the strong muscles of your legs to lift. Keep your back as straight as possible, and gently breathe out. Avoid twisting – turn by using your feet,not your back.STANDING POSTUREThink tall: chest lifted, shoulders relaxed, chin tucked in and head level. Posture should be stable, balanced and relaxed.When sitting, walking or standing.SITTINGDon't stay seated for too long, ideally no more than 20 minutes. Stand up, stretch and walk around. The right back support will also help. Also ensure that your workstation and computer are correctly positioned.EXERCISEStay in shape – healthy body-weight is less strain on your back. Your physiotherapist can show you how to keep your back flexible and strong with correct back and abdominal exercises.DRIVINGGood support from your car
Back Pain - A Serious Medical Problem 2007-05-27 05:33:00 Back pain can be a sign of a serious medical problem, although this is not most frequently the underlying cause:Typical warning signs of a potentially life-threatening problem are bowel and/or bladder incontinence or progressive weakness in the legs. Patients with these symptoms should seek immediate medical care.Severe back pain (such as pain that is bad enough to interrupt sleep) that occurs with other signs of severe illness (e.g. fever, unexplained weight loss) may also indicate a serious underlying medical condition, such as cancer.Back pain that occurs after a trauma, such as a car accident or fall, should also be promptly evaluated by a medical professional to check for a fracture or other injury.Back pain in individuals with medical conditions that put them at high risk for a spinal fracture, such as osteoporosis or multiple myeloma, also warrants prompt medical attention.In general, however, back pain does not usually require immediate medical intervention. The vast majority o Read more:Problem
Back Pain Definition 2007-05-27 05:08:00 Back pain (also known as "dorsopathy") is pain felt in the back that may originate from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine.The pain may be have a sudden onset or it can be a chronic pain, it can be felt constantly or intermittently, stay in one place or refer or radiate to other areas. It may be a dull ache, or a sharp or piercing or burning sensation. The pain may be felt in the neck (and might radiate into the arm and hand), in the upper back, or in the low back, (and might radiate into the leg or foot), and may include symptoms other than pain, such as weakness, numbness or tingling.Back pain is one of humanity's most frequent complaints. In the U.S., acute low back pain (also called lumbago) is the fifth most common reason for all physician visits. About nine out of ten adults experience back pain at some point in their life, and five out of ten working adults have back pain every year.The spine is a complex interconnecting network of nerves, joint Read more:Definition
Back Pain 2007-05-26 12:42:00 From this day on, I will share some information regarding to back pain, such as back pain relief, back pain treatment, lower back pain relief, etc.I hope this info will useful.Regards
Prone Hip Extension 2007-06-24 22:42:00 Lie on your stomach with your legs straight out behind you. Tighten up your buttocks muscles first and then lift one leg off the floor about 4-8 inches. Keep your knee straight. Hold for 5 seconds. Then lower your leg and relax. Repeat with the other leg. Do 3 sets of 10. Read more:Extension
Partial Curl 2007-06-24 22:36:00 Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Tighten your stomach muscles and flatten your back against the floor. Tuck your chin to your chest. With your hands stretched out in front of you, curl your upper body forward until your shoulders clear the floor. Breathe out as you come up. Hold this position for 3 seconds. Relax. Repeat 10 times. Build to 3 sets of 10. To challenge yourself, clasp your hands behind your head and keep your elbows out to the side. Read more:Partial
Pelvic Tilt 2007-06-24 22:33:00 Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Tighten your abdominal muscles and push your lower back into the floor. Hold this position for 5 seconds, and then relax. Do 2 sets of 10.
Cat Stretch and Camel Stretch 2007-06-24 22:26:00 Cat Stretch
: In a hands and knee position, place your hands under the shoulders and the knees under your hips. Let your head drop down while at the same time tuck your hips under and raise the middle of your back as high as you can. You should try to create a gradual curve of your back towards the ceiling. Hold the position for 5 seconds and repeat 10 times.Camel
Stretch: In a hands and knee position, place your hands under the shoulders and the knees under your hips. Raise your head up while at the same time raise your hips up and allow your stomach to fall to the floor. Hold the position for 5 seconds and repeat 10 times.
Lying supine hamstring stretch 2007-06-24 22:16:00 Lie on your back with a small rolled towel under your waist (lower back). Place your left leg down with knee straight. Bend your right hip so your knee is pointing to the ceiling. Hold your right thigh by locking your fingers. Keep your elbows straight while holding and straighten your right knee and move the foot toward the ceiling. You should feel a stretch on the backside of your thigh. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 2 times. Repeat the same stretch on your other leg. Read more:Lying
Low Back Pain Exercises 2007-06-24 22:15:00 Exercises that stretch and strengthen the muscles of your abdomen and spine can help prevent back problems. If your back and abdominal muscles are strong, it will help you to maintain good posture and keep your spine in its correct position.Warm up your muscles with light aerobic activity like brisk walking before doing any strengthening or stretching. Wear loose clothing to make it easier to do the exercises. Stop doing any exercise that causes pain until you have talked with your health care provider.These exercises are meant only as suggestions. Ask your health care provider or physical therapist to help you design a program to fit your unique needs.Caution: If you have a herniated disk or other disk problem, check with your health care provider before doing these exercises. Read more:Exercises
What can my doctor do about low back pain? 2007-06-23 11:03:00 Your doctor has guidelines for up to date management of back pain, based on scientific evidence of the most effective and safe treatment. The aim is to treat your back as soon as possible so it doesn’t become worse later on. Both you and your doctor need to work together to achieve this. Initially, the doctor will give you a physical examination, discuss the nature of your problem and then plan your treatment with you.In the past pethidine injections were sometimes given to relieve pain but now research has shown that this should not be used in the treatment of back pain. The reason is that there is a risk of dependence because it is an addictive drug, it can make you feel nauseous, and it only acts for a short time so additional medicine is necessary.
Symptoms of a Back Injury 2007-06-28 20:51:00 Back injuries tend to peak between the ages of 35 and 45 in people who are still active but less fit. The injury can manifest itself in a variety of ways, and most often affects the lower back. A back problem can present as a dull ache or an excruciating stab, shooting pain or tenderness to the touch. There may be stiffness and pain in the lower back, or a person may experience pain and/or numbness radiating from the back, down into the legs. One person may endure back discomfort all day, while another may feel fine in the morning and start to ache as the day progresses. Some people find their backs hurt more in certain positions, such as when they are bending, sitting for a prolonged period, or walking. Read more:Injury
Back Pain Relief - How To Ease The Pain Without Resorting To Drugs And Pain Relievers 2008-05-23 23:35:00 Natural Back Pain Relief That You Can Do At Home And At WorkUsing proper body mechanics is an important form of back pain relief. If you are one of those people who have poor posture, learn to stand smart. Standing smart can be a good back pain relief. Note that your muscles and bones gets distorted with back posture thus you occasional fell pain. By correcting your posture, you can easy up the pr Read more:Drugs
How To Help Your Partner Who Is Suffering From Back Pain 2008-05-23 23:29:00 If your partner is feeling really miserable about his or her chronic back pain, do not pamper him or her. Yes, it is easier to sympathize with a person who is suffering from back pain especially if you love that person but according to experts, treating a person who is suffering from chronic back pain with utmost tenderness and consideration could actually be harmful. Instead of letting that perso Read more:Partner
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Conventional Home Back Pain Remedies 2008-05-25 05:34:00 At the first sign of discomfort, many folks will initially head to the conventional home back pain remedies to try to find relief. This may include an over the counter pain medicine, such as ibuprofen or naproxen. Either of these medications are a good choice because they are equipped to relieve inflammation as well as pain. Another popular home back pain remedy is to apply heat or ice packs to t Read more:Conventional
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Back Pain Related Info 2008-06-10 01:14:00 What's the cause of back pain?The majority of lower back problems occur when the muscles in the back become strained and sore. To relief your back pain muscle, you need to first treat the initial pain and after that, you need to follow a preventive program.How you can treat your back pain?You need to relief your back pain muscle using a combination of cold and heat.You can take over-the-counter me
A Natural Way To Stop back Pain 2008-06-10 01:09:00 Looking for a good back pain solution? You should know that the best back pain plans and the best back pain diagnosis all rely on what your back pain causes are. For instance, if you are dealing with back pain during pregnancy you may need to take a different course of action than someone who has back pain due to something else. Your overall plan will also depend on the types of doctors you’ve s Read more:Natural
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