There are a lot of people who experience the stress and agony of back pain every year. Moreover, it is one of the top ailments experienced by people living in the U.S. And bottom line, we should not have to live our lives in pain! That said, there are useful and safe options that can help minimize back pain. Read on and find out what these options are in the following article from the site Science Daily.
Rethinking Tylenol And Rest: Movement Is Key To Keep Back Pain At Bay, Physical Therapist Says
It’s epidemic and it costs billions. And, it can erode quality of life, rob precious hours of sleep and limit participation in daily activities. Back pain runs the gamut from irritation to agony, and statistics show that 75 percent of us will have at least one episode in our lifetime.
Earlier this year, Australian researchers reported that acetaminophen appeared to make no difference in helping patients manage back pain, a finding that further muddies the waters on how to help back pain sufferers.
Chris Sebelski, DPT, associate professor of physical therapy and athletic training at Saint Louis University, was not surprised to hear about the findings, as researchers have struggled to understand causes and cures for back pain for some time.”
The Science Daily article hi-lited 4 useful yet not your “run-of-the-mill” approaches to deal with back pain:
- Being Active
- Balanced Strength
- Deep Breathing
- Active Rest
In line with what has been mentioned on this blog site, the article supports the approach of deep breathing, not resorting to 100% bed rest, and the potential ineffectiveness of OTC pain killer drugs for relieving back pain.
