Back pain sees to it that more people visit a doctor than any other medical conditions, of course apart from the common cold. This is the fifth most common reason for hospitalization and a very common cause for surgery. Close to 56% of people in hospitals suffering from lower-back aches claim that the symptoms interfered with their daily routines including sleep. Something that interferes with your sleep should be handled immediately. With that said, here are some 15 ways to ease back pain ASAP.
1. Yoga.
Yeah, you probably went like "most definitely am not raising my leg 180 degrees up in the air!" This is a common misconception. Yoga does not have to be all about acrobatics and contortion-like activities. Attend a yoga class and you will notice a great improvement after a week.
2. Stretching
Sometimes the back aches just because it is not being exercised enough. A little bit of stretching- 15 to 30 minutes will do wonders to your aching back, especially if your job entails sitting down for many hours. You will feel like a load has been lifted from your back. Make sure that you stretch all the muscle groups by twisting, turning, touching your toes and such exercises.
3. Massage
Drop by your local spa and get your back worked by an expert. Massage therapy can reduce the occurrences of chronic back pain significantly. Furthermore, getting a massage is a treat that you really need.
4. Acupuncture
If the idea of having needles stuck into your skin does not tickle your fancy, perhaps you should be more open-minded as it may be the best way to get rid of your back pain. Acupuncture has also been proven to relieve chronic pain.
5. Talk therapy
How does talking reduce back pain? You would be surprised what talking can do to you. Talk therapy is basically a part of a larger group of therapies that are meant to change thinking patterns and behavior. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a type of psychological therapy that places focus mainly on solving problems through the change of thoughts. Talking about your back problem can relieve your pain significantly.
6. Strength training
Skipping on your gym class activities can cause back pain. Get back to the gym, do some strength training and the problem will be gone. However, you should watch out for the activities you are engaging in. You can throw your back out by misjudging those weights you see at your gym.
7. Physical therapy
Starting physical therapy within the first two weeks of the onset of back pain will lessen the risk of needing medical care.
8. Osteopathic manual therapy
The osteopath (aka chiropractor) will move your back muscles using techniques such as stretching, resistance and light pressure. In three months your pain will be gone.
9. Stress reduction
Anxiety and negative thoughts can do a number on your back. Learn to stay calm and cool. It is not only good for your mental health but also for your back as well.
10. Comfrey root
This is a plant. Any ointment containing this extract will do great things for your back.
11. Aquatic therapy
This is physical therapy inside a pool of water. Aquatic exercise uses the buoyancy of water to take the weight off your joints.
12. Meditation
Certain meditation techniques help link your mind and body, which can help ease back pain. It involves using a number of awareness techniques to help quiet the chronic pain.
13. Tai chi
This is a Chinese martial art. This is a form of exercise that has recently been gaining popularity as a way to relieve and/or manage back pain.
14. Pilates
This is an exercise program that can provide back pain relief and help prevent future recurrence.
15. Alexander Technique
A technique that trains on how to change posture to relieve stress and tension in the muscles.
There are many methods that you can employ to ease your back pain as soon as possible. I must add here quickly that you need to be careful if you must engage in any strenuous or vigorous exercise.
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