5 Ways to Reduce (or Eliminate) Back Pain
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5 Ways to Reduce (or Eliminate)
Back Pain
The two most common causes of back pain in older adults are osteoarthritis
and spinal stenosis.
Osteoarthritis is a gradual
breakdown of the cartilage between the facet joints of
the spine.
Spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal nerves in the lower back are choked, which leads to
leg pain.
The symptoms for these and other causes of back pain may vary slightly, but all who
experience back pain wish it would just go away.
There are several methods
sufferers can use to help
control their back pain, or
even get rid of it
permanently.
1. Change what you eat
Studies suggest that eating certain foods can help reduce inflammation that contributes to back pain
You should eat more:• Cherries • Olive oil• Salmon, sardines, mackerel,
albacore tuna—all sources of omega-3 fatty acids
• Vegetable protein (such as soy)
• Vegetables and fruits of every hue
• Nuts of all kinds
• Ginger• Green tea• Alfalfa (sprouts, juice, or
supplement capsules)• Chamomile• Fenugreek (leaves, seeds,
or sprouts)• Flax (seeds or oil)• Rosemary• Sage• Shitake mushroom
Choosing what you eat more carefully can make a difference
in your pain levels.
2. Rest
Most of us lead busy lives and don't want to stop to let our bodies heal.
However, completely resting for several days allows the nerves to start to heal.
If you take too long resting, though, your back muscles will weaken and then have
more trouble supporting your spine.
3. Regular ice treatment
Ice not only feels good, but it also constricts blood vessels and helps
prevent swelling.
Generally ice is applied for the first 48 hours to limit further inflammation.
Back pain is often exacerbated as the muscles of the back become knotted or
begin to spasm.
4. Exercise and Manipulation
Almost all back pain treatment plans include some type of exercises.
Each person's treatment plan will be different, so it is important that you see a physical therapist or
chiropractor to find out which exercises will help, not hurt you.
Even if you hurt, studies have shown that people who exercise and stay flexible are able to handle pain better than those who don't.
Physicians trained in the Chiropractic BioPhysics method
offers a combination of chiropractic and physical therapy procedures that specifically help
with back pain.
5. Go to Pivotal Health Physical Medicine!
Pivotal Health Physical Medicine offers premier pain management care in Charlotte County, FL. We specialize in helping patients alleviate their pain with an integrated team of medical professionals that are totally invested in making sure each patient has a positive long-term outcome.
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