Back pain can be a serious problem. Chronic or acute back pain is both extremely distressful and can be seriously debilitating. This article is going to explore the self help methods and treatments that you can use to achieve chronic back pain relief.
Our backs can fail without warning, and it is often something very simple, like picking an iron up at arms length that can lead to that first ominous twinge in the back, followed by later more serious pain as the injury takes root. Quick home remedies can be the answer. Most incidents of chronic back pain are short lived lasting only a few days. Then there is always the old sports trainer's trick of applying something cold pressed to the wounded area to prevent inflammation and swelling. Nowadays it is recommended that any "cold" treatments should be followed immediately by a warm treatment as this can help to restore the circulation quickly.
Doing gentle exercise, such as swimming, walking and muscle stretches can be beneficial for chronic back pain relief. It is important that you should try not to let the pain divert you form performing your normal activities, as regular movement can help to stop the problem from immobilizing you. Regular light exercise is always a good idea, even under normal circumstances, but in the case of chronic back pain, it can substantially reduce the healing time.
Exercise is always a good response to chronic back pain. It's like telling the pain that it's not going to prevent you from doing what you normally do, that you're not going to let it win by ruining your usual lifestyle. Chances are that if you do give in to it, that it could entrench itself forever.
Drugs such Ibuprofen, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, are proven to reduce inflammation and pain. They should only be used for short periods however. Longer term use could cause stomach ulcers to form or encourage some other forms of stomach illness. COX 2 inflammatory inhibitors have mostly been withdrawn from the market because of concerns over reported links with cardiac disease. If you are considering going down this route, it is important that you consult with your doctor first. Muscle relaxants that can be bought over the drug store counter also have a god record of success, but their use should be limited and not allowed to become the norm for a recurring problem. It is the cause, not the effect that needs to be diagnosed and treated.
There are a number of therapies that preach the correct way to use muscles and joints. They are based on the premise that regular misuse of muscles and joints can trigger severe pain and discomfort such a neck pain. But the neck pain is only a symptom of the body compensating for pain elsewhere. By correctly performing the therapy exercises, this pain can be cured or even prevented from occurring. Then there is also the mysterious workings of the ancient practice of acupuncture, whose results are renowned in some areas. Complex charts indicate points on the body where acupuncture needles can be inserted to relieve pain in other parts of the body. Although not totally understood by laymen, this therapy has a proven record.
Glucosamine Sulphate is an acknowledged treatment that has shown good results in back pain treatment, and regular daily dosages are widely recommended. Vitamin C is another natural remedy that is often helpful with back pain problems. It is know to support the growth of Collagen which is necessary for good spinal health and can offer chronic back pain relief.
