Tips to reduce back pain
Created: 22-Nov-2009 | Views: 1770 |
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Sufficient amount of sleep and rest is needed not just for your spine but for the whole body. Exercise regularly. There is no substitute for this. You can learn a bit of ergonomics. Most of the working class professional has this sore back. Here are few tips to alleviate the back ache. Get up and move around! Don't be restrained to your cubicle chairs or home sofas. You need little physical activity for your well being. Maintain a Good posture. It doesn't matter what your do, sit, walk, lift or anything but maintain a good posture. http://www.openerg.com/backpain/. This site has got few useful animations on good posture. Many people get back ache because of bad posture. Avoid / reduce repeating activities which creates pain for your back. If your work needs prolonged sitting, opt for a good chair specially designed for back support. Natural inward curve in the lower spine should be well supported. Take frequent breaks. Walk, Walk! Walking is a good exercise for your spine. Having long strides are even better. When you are on mobile, why can't you walk while talking (Remember an ad?). Walking makes you abs and hip muscles to complement to each other and reduce your pain. Don't apply heat in the spine when you get pain. Pain is to do with the irritation in the nerve not with the muscles. Instead, use ice to cool down your nerve. Natural healing is the best medicine for back if the ache is not disastrous. Avoid pain killers. You get pain in your back because your nervous system is telling you that there is something wrong with spine. When you take a pain reliever, you stop that nerve from alarming you. If you back pain is not alleviated and going worst, it is the high time to consult a doctor. Lose your tummy. Big belly is a big 'no no' to your back. Concentrate on reducing your tummy and build abs muscles. If you can achieve this, it will surely reduce your back ache to a great extend. certain topical medicines and gels like systaflam,volini,volitra etc are available which can be rubbed over the affected back area to reduce the muscle pain.However note that the effect is temporary. sleep in a light posture and do exersice recommended by a professional. its potassium deficiency. take potassium substitues.
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