Back Pain - How to Manage and Alleviate the Pain
If you suffer from back pain you are not alone.
Nearly 80% of the population at some point in their lives experience some type of pain in their back or neck.
Sometimes back pain can happen suddenly for example, after lifting a heavy object or taking a golf swing.
On other occasions the pain can build up over time.
Whatever the cause back and neck pain can range from being annoying, uncomfortable to debilitating.
However, there is positive news because the vast majority of back and neck pain is not serious and can resolve itself.
If you have the condition there are a number of ways that you can manage it.
When the back pain strikes you can use a couple of self help techniques that include applying ice packs to the affected area to numb the pain.
There are also heat packs that you can use if you do not enjoy the cold of the ice against your skin.
You can lie down on a bed and take some rest as standing on your feet may intensify the pain.
There is also the option taking over the counter pain killers from your local drug store.
If the pain continues for more than a couple of days then the next step would be to see your doctor.
To be a hundred percent sure that you need to see a doctor you need to recognise the warning signs that the back and neck pain is not responding to your self help remedies.
The following are a few examples of what these warning signs could be: • If your feet or legs lose strength you should go and see a doctor as soon as possible.
Especially if you have problems extending and flexing your toes and feet.
This may also hinder the way you can normally walk.
• If the pain is so acute that it wakes you up from your sleep this could mean something more serious.
It could be an infection that is causing swelling in one of the backs vertebrates or it may or may not indicate a tumor.
In any case get it looked at by your doctor as soon as possible.
• Many suffer on with back or neck pain without having it looked at even when the condition is acutely painful.
Delaying an assessment of the condition may make it worse therefore, it is not a good idea to keep putting up with the pain because your body is trying to tell you something is wrong.
Do not delay in seeing your doctor.
• Back pain can also affect your bladder and bowels.
If you feel pain in your back and you have noticed changes to bowel movements and urination this may be linked to nerve damage.
In this case see your doctor immediately.
Nearly 80% of the population at some point in their lives experience some type of pain in their back or neck.
Sometimes back pain can happen suddenly for example, after lifting a heavy object or taking a golf swing.
On other occasions the pain can build up over time.
Whatever the cause back and neck pain can range from being annoying, uncomfortable to debilitating.
However, there is positive news because the vast majority of back and neck pain is not serious and can resolve itself.
If you have the condition there are a number of ways that you can manage it.
When the back pain strikes you can use a couple of self help techniques that include applying ice packs to the affected area to numb the pain.
There are also heat packs that you can use if you do not enjoy the cold of the ice against your skin.
You can lie down on a bed and take some rest as standing on your feet may intensify the pain.
There is also the option taking over the counter pain killers from your local drug store.
If the pain continues for more than a couple of days then the next step would be to see your doctor.
To be a hundred percent sure that you need to see a doctor you need to recognise the warning signs that the back and neck pain is not responding to your self help remedies.
The following are a few examples of what these warning signs could be: • If your feet or legs lose strength you should go and see a doctor as soon as possible.
Especially if you have problems extending and flexing your toes and feet.
This may also hinder the way you can normally walk.
• If the pain is so acute that it wakes you up from your sleep this could mean something more serious.
It could be an infection that is causing swelling in one of the backs vertebrates or it may or may not indicate a tumor.
In any case get it looked at by your doctor as soon as possible.
• Many suffer on with back or neck pain without having it looked at even when the condition is acutely painful.
Delaying an assessment of the condition may make it worse therefore, it is not a good idea to keep putting up with the pain because your body is trying to tell you something is wrong.
Do not delay in seeing your doctor.
• Back pain can also affect your bladder and bowels.
If you feel pain in your back and you have noticed changes to bowel movements and urination this may be linked to nerve damage.
In this case see your doctor immediately.
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