Simple Ways to Alleviate Back Pain
Back pain is an all-too-common inevitable part of ageing.
It can be caused by a wide range of factors such as smoking, stress, poor posture, inactivity, poor sleeping habits, pre-existing medical conditions as well as injuries. Fortunately, most types of back pain do not require surgery and only calls for these simple and basic ways to alleviate the inflammation:
Exercise regularly
The simplest and one of the most effective ways of reducing the inflammation caused by a back pain is by being more physically active. Refraining from staying inactive can make you feel better and make it easier for you to bounce back quicker from episodes of back pain.
Consider physical therapy
Another way to make your spine more resilient and improve your balance and flexibility is by asking for some assistance with your physician who can prescribe an exercise program to help you gain strength.
Apply cold
When your back pain strikes, utilise an ice pack or a frozen bag of peas to the areas where you feel the inflammation. Do an interval of 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off when applying the ice to avoid muscle spasms and effectively reduce the pain.
Apply heat
Another way to relax your back muscles and stimulate blood flow is by applying heat in the form of taking warm baths, briefly lying under a heat lamp or using a heating pad. Just keep it in mind to never overuse heat to avoid getting burned.
Get a good rest
Adjustable bed
Whilst ensuring that you are doing your everyday exercise and physical activities, it is also important to know your body’s limitations and know the right time when to stop. Apart from refraining any bed rest beyond 48 hours, it is also important to choose an adjustable bed that can best support your sleeping positions as well as opting for rise and recline chairs that can give you the best comfort when sitting.
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