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Back Pain Prevention
As stated above back pain is common however often there are several ways in which individuals can minimise the chance of suffering back pain and we have listed some useful tips below:- Lose excess weight
- Take regular exercise (walking, swimming and stretching are good for those with a bad back)
- Do strengthening exercises to improve your back and stomach muscles
- Adopt a good body posture
- Ensure an appropriate bed and mattress
- Correct lifting and handling
- Avoidance of sudden exertion or muscle strain
- Try and reduce stress, anxiety and tension
Back Pain Treatment
Although there are many types of treatments available on the market for back pain we feel that the list below provides a comprehensive brief of the common types of treatment available:- Use of anti-inflammatory drugs and strong painkillers (consult your pharmacist or GP first)
- Continue with normal activities wherever possible
- Use of over-the-counter painkillers
- Continue to work, or returning as soon as possible
- Treatment by a qualified osteopath, chiropractor, physiotherapist, or acupuncturist may help, although studies have shown that advice to keep active may be just as helpful as a course of physiotherapy for mild pain
- Bed rest for no longer than two days, any more will be counter productive
- Exercises to strengthen the muscles and improve posture
- Apply cold (bag of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel) to reduce the initial inflammation
- Apply heat (heating pad or hot shower) after a few days to ease muscular pain
- Ultrasound may help reduce inflammation
- In rare serious cases surgery such as microdiscectomy, which involves the repair of a protruding or ruptured disc, may be suggested.
Support Belts & Therapies
For a full list of back support belts, comfort pillows & mattresses, therapy treatments and orthopaedic aids our sponser www.betterlifehealthcare.com supplies over 50 back aids on-line. Alternatively if you would like to discuss you needs and particular environment in more detail Betterlifehealthcare.com provide a 24hour freephone helpline to existing and new customer.
UK back support provider; in the form of different treatments and orthopaedic belts for the prevention of back pain. Back support for healthcare needs is available for back pain which may be severe, acute, or develop gradually over time and cause long term problems.