Back Pain - What Can You Do for Yourself?

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Anti-inflammatory medication is usually the first line of defence when looking at ways to establish back pain relief.
Inflammation is the body's natural response when trying to protect itself and go on to initiate the healing process.
Consult your GP before using any type of medication.
One of the first things you can do to help yourself with regard to back pain is to keep well-informed.
There are various books in the market place with you in mind.
Exercises designed for back pain relief aid recovery; they help to improve your flexibility and strength.
Exercise also improves your general fitness, stamina and endurance.
The release of endorphins, the body's own natural defence against pain is helped by exercise, you may have heard of the runners high...
Exercise for back pain relief puts you back in control, not the other way round.
Research into the causes of back pain is on going, with medical authorities in countries like the United States, Britain, Germany and New Zealand issuing guidelines to doctors on how to give patients up-to date information on back problems.
Without exception guidelines for bad backs will give your specific information with regard to posture.
When sitting, use a chair with a hard, straight, vertical back.
Rise from the chair and walk around every half an hour or so and stretch.
Orthopaedic chairs are specially made for people with existing back problems or, for those trying to avoid them.
Most of us who work will be chair bound for at least seven hours a day, this loads the spine, so to take the load correctly we need a chair that supports our backs.
Another example of specific advice form medical authorities is to position your-self correctly when driving.
For example, do not drive for long periods with your legs pointing off to the side from your hips.
Find a car where the pedals allow you to sit with your stomach and your legs facing in the same direction.
If you can organize support for the small of your back, by, adjusting the cushioning have a go, if not then try a folded towel, it may come in useful.
Take breaks when driving long distances...
It is worth the extra effort to keep well-informed.
Finally and contrary to popular belief, a medium firm mattress will give you greater back pain relief than a firm one...
and, there are lots of new pillows on the market that support the neck and back, check them out.
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