Everyone has felt it at some point in their life, that sharp stabbing pain radiating up through the spine, that relentless feeling of pins jutting out from your vertebrae.  This is the world of back pain and it truly does make you suffer.  Whether you are experiencing back pain yourself or are caring for someone who is subject to it, realise that you are not alone in the world and that there are others, like you, whom also must cope with the issues associated with it. 

According to the American Chiropractic Association (A.C.A), half of all Americans will suffer some form of back pain or lower back pain this year and that over 80% of the populace will feel it at some point in their lives.  However for those already suffering back pain or are at risk of developing back pain (either through sports injuries or work related damage) fear not, for there are steps that can be taken to either completely remove or drastically reduce the severity and pain of your back problems. 

First and foremost, the best cure for back pain is to prevent it from ever occurring in the first place.  Generally speaking, by keeping a healthy diet and sustaining a proper weight for your height you allow your back to maintain a good posture thus reducing the stress put on it and the likelihood you will suffer chronic back pain.  To further improve your posture (and thus decrease your chances of back pain even further) start wearing flat, soft, comfortable shoes that support your arches and keep them from falling out of alignment. 

Sadly, even with the ergonomic suggestions mentioned above, chronic back pain can still develop in those predisposed to back injury or disease.  Thankfully though, if you are ever diagnosed with chronic pain by your doctor or chiropractor, there are many ways to find back pain relief in today’s medical circles.

Although there are many common treatments for reducing back pain, there is no “wonder drug” that can solve every case of back pain.  This is one of the reasons why some treatments and therapies can work on some people while at the same time leave others in continuing pain.  Generally, it is wise to cover a wide variety of treatments before thinking of invasive or corrective surgeries. These treatments may range from the simple application of heat to the affected area all the way to having regular massage therapy sessions to help improve blood circulation in the back.  However, you should always keep in mind the opinions and advice of your doctors and chiropractors as it is their job to ensure that you are pain free and healthy.