Low Cost Ways of Reducing or Preventing Back Pain

Low Cost Ways of Reducing or Preventing Back Pain

According to Michael Colucci the vast majority of people will experience some sort of back pain throughout their lives. When most people think of back pain treatments, they often think of expensive medications and surgical procedures.

However, many would be surprised to learn that low cost methods for treating back pain are available which are quite effective. Several studies have been conducted which show that getting a good amount of cardiovascular exercise on a regular basis is very effective at stopping back pain.

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Causes and Symptoms of Lower Back Pain

Causes and Symptoms of Lower Back Pain

According to Saurabh Jain, lower back pain is a quite common phenomenon. Causes of lower back pain are often due to wrong posture or a displaced or strained back muscle, however, in many instances one can experience lower back pain without any injury or known anatomical cause. In most cases, one can get rid of the lower back pain by using conservative treatments.

Remedies for Lower Back Pain can be found here.

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FACTS vs. MYTHS ABOUT BACK PAIN

Let’s begin by learning some facts in order to separate truth from myth with regards to back pain.

First of all, under one percent of acute lower back pain is the result of a serious infection or condition like cancer or a spinal injury. For those under 50, the rate is even lower.

Back pain is the number one disability for those under age 45. And it runs second, after the common cold, as the top reason for visiting a healthcare provider in the United States.
“There is nothing really wrong with you.” Myth! Chronic pain sufferers report that doctors generally tell this to about 90 percent of them and it is incorrect. In reality, the majority of low back pain cases or some 90 percent generally come from an unknown cause, like an infection or a particular injury. And the duration of the pain runs generally from four to six weeks.

"People don’t die from chronic back pain.” Wrong! The pain combined with depression and anxiety in long-term cases places sufferers at risk for suicide, which does happen from time to time.

“Most back pain requires surgery.” Myth! On the contrary, under two percent of patients with back pain need surgery. However, back pain is the third top reason for surgery.
“Only a small percentage of workers suffer back pain on the job.” Wrong! The top occupational hazard in the USA is back pain.

“Lie down and rest for back pain.” Au contraire. Contrary to popular believe, bed rest can hinder recovery. Health care providers recommend remaining active to decrease down time for patients.
“Men suffer back pain more than women.” Not! With regards to gender issues and back pain, it is a myth that men suffer back pain more than women. In reality, the only main difference is with secondary pain to disk disorders during middle age. However, with regards to race, low back pain is reported more frequently among Caucasians than other races including African Americans.

"If a patient’s pain description lacks a regular, consistent pattern, it’s probably imagined or exaggerated.” Myth! No two people, no two cases are totally 100 percent identical. Activities, events, pain and people themselves vary from day to day and there is no 100 percent correct way to describe pain in words to fit a perfectly accurate diagnosis.

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Lower Back Pain - Stretching and how to Stretch

Fully Stretched - Stretching and How To Stretch - FirstScience.com

Try stretching, it can lessen lower back pain

Fully Stretched - Stretching and How To Stretch

... Other benefits of stretching include less muscle fatigue, less soreness after exercise, better posture, and reduced risk of lower-back pain. ...

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Lower Back Pain - Get Better Sleep

Lower Back Pain? - Get Better Sleep Today - The Open Press (press release)

Lower Back Pain? - Get Better Sleep Today The Open Press (press release)?- 17 hours ago Press Release - Detroit, Michigan (OPENPRESS) - July 28, 2006 --Relieve your lower back pain, hip pain or a combination lower back and hip pain naturally ...

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Lower Back Pain - Self Treatment

Back Pain

There are some signs that a doctor should examine your back:

• Persistent pain without improvement for one week
• Severe spasm or radiation of pain to legs or buttocks (sciatica)
• Pain that interferes with normal functioning
• Any numbness, tingling, weakness, or bowel or bladder alterations
• History of previous back weakness or spine problems
• Frequent, painful, or bloody urination
• Leg pain travelling down below the knee
• Other symptoms that may indicate a more serious problem

If you don’t have any of these, you might want to try treating your back pain yourself.

Back PainIf you don’t have any of these, you might want to try treating your back pain yourself. SELF-TREATMENT FOR LOWER BACK STRAIN OR SPRAIN: ...

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Lower Back Pain - Seated exercise for the Elderly

MASTER CLASS : Seated exercise gives elderly a good lift - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription)

Exercise is good for Lower Back Pain, but it's not alwys possible for the elderly. There is some exercises that they can do available at the link below.

MASTER CLASS : Seated exercise gives elderly a good lift Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription), AR - 1 hour ago ... Following Pilates’ system, thousands of people have decreased lower back pain, improved body composition and achieved greater flexibility. ...

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