Back Pain Relief

Of course, many people want to try to treat their back pain on their own before heading into a doctor's office. Or you might want to try to self treat your pain in conjunction with advice your doctor has given you.

Over the counter medications

Everyone has either acetaminophen or NSAIDs in their cabinets for pain relief, but when your back is hurting, the choice of one over the other us daunting. If your pain is moderate, acetaminophen is a good choice, but more severe pain should take advantage of the anti-inflammatory properties of NSAIDs.

Ice

When your back is hurting, pain messages are being sent along the nerve pathways to the brain so that you feel it. You can disrupt these messages with ice packs on your back. Leave the ice pack on for no more than 20 minutes to prevent frostbite. Remove and then let the skin warm. Replace the ice pack.

Heat

Others find heat to be more soothing, especially when you have tight muscles. Try a heating pad or a heated moist towel. The same rules apply as with the ice packs – no more than 20 minutes at a time.

Keep moving

Though severe back pain might keep you in bed, the current medical thought is that staying active is the best advice for back pain. Try walk around for periods of time in between sitting and laying down.

A helping hand

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Other Back Pain Relief

Massage

Few of us would turn down a massage, but when you have back pain, it is certainly a welcomed therapy option. By boosting circulation, massage can help soothe you as well as your muscles.

Chiropractic care

Sometimes back pain is related to misalignment of the spine. To correct these misalignments, licensed chiropractors can help readjust the body and restore health. Just as with any other medical professional, person should be experienced, licensed and they should not be 'cracking your neck' in the process.

Acupuncture

By placing tiny needles in certain parts of the body, acupuncture practitioners can help adjust the energy flow in the body, helping to release natural painkillers. It is thought that energy blockages create pain, so release the blocks will release the pain.

Meditation and Visualization

Taking your focus off the pain can help to reduce the intensity for many sufferers of back pain. With meditation and visualization, you can use the power of your mind to heal your pain. By training your mind to clear of thoughts (especially those dealing with pain), you can change the way your body feels.

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