It doesn't matter who you are, almost everyone will suffer from lower back pain at some point in their life. When I say lower back, I'm referring to the area that makes the connection between the upper and the lower body.
The lower back is responsible with the support of a large part of your weight. That's why lower back injuries are so common, if you don't twist, bend or lift the right way.
When you have lower back pain, you will probably spend quite a bit of time trying to find a treatment that works. At least you know that the lower back pain disappears after a few weeks of taking the needed treatment, if you don't have an injury.
If the lower back pain doesn't disappear after a few weeks, you should consult a doctor to find out the source of the problem.
In most cases, lower back pain will appear because of strains and injuries when it comes to how much your back can carry or for how much time you can do it.
In many cases, people get injured while playing sports, because they don't know the correct positions to play.
As our age advances, the muscles and bones are weaker, which means that there is a higher chance of getting injured. Also, the discs that separate the vertebrae become weaker in time.
If such a disc is damaged, it will put a strain on your lower back. Such an injury can provoke increased pain, and in some cases you will need surgery to fix it.
One lower back treatment that works is using an ice pack over that area, keeping it for a quarter hour, every two hours. You need to do this for a few days in the beginning.
A lot of people prefer using heat instead of cold, but in the first few days, this can make things worse. The ice makes sure that the swelling and the inflammation go down.
After the first few days, you can use heat instead of ice, either by taking a hot shower or using a heating pad. You can also use hot water bottles for lower back pain treatment.
There are a number of drugs that can help you deal with the pain, such as Advil, Tylenol or Ibuprofen. Their best effect is if you begin to take them from the moment the pain appears, in the beginning. You shouldn't wait until you can't stand the pain anymore.
In the first few days, try to rest as much as possible. If you sit on the bed, lay on the side and not on your back, with your knees sitting on a pillow. If you really want to sleep on the back, sit on the floor, with your knees on pillows, which makes the circulation better. You only need to rest in bed for one or two days if you suffer from lower back pain. After that you should start doing things as normal.
Walking can be a very good exercise when you have lower back pain. A doctor will probably tell you to do stretches and other exercises to prevent future problems and to help with your current back pain.
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