what can i do for chronic back pain . . . . ?

Answer 1

80% of the population experiences back pain at one point or another. Back pain itself is only a symptom of something else, not a diagnosis. Could be a disk issue, could be a muscle strain, could be arthritis, could be a kidney infection, etc. Only a doctor can diagnose the real issue.

For the majority of people though, general back pain is usually caused be weakened, deconditioned muscles, poor posture, or a combination of those things.

There are several things you can do to help manage the pain. One, it is important not to sleep on your stomach. If you sleep on your back, place a pillow behind your knees. If you sleep on your side, place a pillow between your knees. This will keep your spine more properly aligned.

One of the most beneficial things to do is to lose weight if you need to. Excess weight places a large, constant stress on the back. Then, it is important to follow a consistent program of core (ab and back) strengthening exercises. Most people think this just means doing crunches, but excessive crunches can actually make back problems worse. It is important to strengthen all of the muscles of your core, especially those whose job is to stabilize your spine. For more detailed info on that, you should check out http://www.YourHealthyBack.com .

When sitting, make sure you do not slouch or round your lower back. If you have to sit for long periods of time, try to stand and stretch at least every 30 to 60 minutes. Avoid wearing high heels. They throw your pelvis out of line, which then throws your back out of line. Stretching your hamstrings and/or hip flexor muscles can help as both of these muscle groups attach to your pelvis. If they are tight, they will again throw your pelvis and back out of line.

Hope that helps,
Dave S.
Owner, Perfect Fit Personal Training Studio
http://www.thetruthaboutdiets.com

Answer 2

First of all, do you have a known cause for the back pain? If you are constantly having problems with your back being in pain and having not found a reason then you need to see a doctor. There are alot of reasons that a back may hurt. Sometimes it is simple as the trunk area of muscles need to be strengthen and better posture. Then there are more serious reasons such as injury, disease, and so on.

Instead of just treating the pain-find out the reason. But, in the mean time perhaps taking an anti inflammatory med such as Tylenol, Advil, Motrin could be of some help.

Use a heat and cold to help. Rotate the heat such as using an heating pad with cold for 20 minute interviels.

Try some stretching excersices. Light stretches could help.

Usually when someone has been diagnosed or has a history of chronic back pain there is a reason for that pain. By helping to find out the cause will help in the treatment. Seek out medical help in determining the cause. You may need an MRI.

Answer 3

You need a professional to help you deal with chronic back pain. I recommend chiropractic treatment or acupuncture. Both of these technologies can do wonders for chronic back pain.

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