Everyone experiences back pain differently. Some people with back discomfort experience it as a sharp, stabbing pain. Others feel a general stiffness all over their back. Back pain sucks, but with the following tips, you will feel better sooner.
Even though it is painful and serious, a back injury rarely receives immediate medical treatment. In the day or two you have to wait, a lot of people with such injuries find it hard to get comfortable in any position. People with a ruptured disc may find that laying on their backs with their knee bent is the most comfortable. This minimizes the amount of strain placed on the tendons and muscles that run down the back and legs.
Try not to stress the same muscle groups over and over again, regardless of the stance or position you may be in. Repetitive motion, whether at home or at work, should be avoided over long durations. Do not stay in the same position for too long, and stretch your muscles by walking around regularly.
Are you dealing with aching back discomfort? During your daily activities, try to avoid any excessive twisting motions. Certain activities, such as cleaning or lifting something heavy, can injure your back. When playing sports, watch how you move your spine, and start slowing down if you begin to feel pain or tightness.
If you get back injuries easily, through genetics or lifestyle choices, see a chiropractor regularly when you feel pain. Routine visits to a chiropractor will help you address minor issues that could otherwise become large ones.
Ease pain in your back after hours of immobility at a desk by breaking to take a walk. You can also prevent back discomfort and compression problems by regularly standing and stretching.
Back discomfort affects people in different ways, and no back pain symptom is better or worse than another. Dealing with pain in your back can affect your entire perspective in the course of a day. If you put the tips you just read to use, your back pain will no longer interrupt your life, allowing you to live your life as you should.
Repetition is one of the worse things for damaged muscles, especially when you don’t even realize that certain exercises or daily activities are actually doing more damage than good. Stretching and correct exercises works best for me to help with my back pain.
Hello Jane, thanks for dropping by and commenting. Yes, I agree, when dealing w/ back pain, you need to KNOW what you’re doing. Your routine of stretching and performing appropriate exercises for your back sounds good. Not sure if include core strengthening exercises … and if you do … great. Having a strong core also helps support your back.
I’ve always found gentle exercise to give the best results, so you’re using the muscles but not putting any strain on them, allowing them to recover.
Best wishes, Kate
Hi Kate, thanks for dropping by! Yes, I find resting for a few days then doing some light exercise helps relieve your back pain. As you mentioned, “gentle exercise” is the way to get your body moving and blood circulating to help support the healing process of your own, amazing, human body.