Many people suffer from lower back pain from injuries either to the back or from stress maybe from lifting or straining. Others have back pain from disk problems, or sitting and standing too long. Weak stomach muscles can also cause back pain. There are many ways of attaining relief before going to see an Orthopedist or Chiropractor.
One safe way to relieve some of the back pain is soaking in a tub of hot water. The muscles relax in the heat of the water causing some relief. Throw in some candles and soft music and this offers relaxation of your mind.
Another way is by lying on the floor and doing some stretching exercises. By lifting your legs up to your chin, your muscles will stretch relieving some of the tightness in the lower back. This also will help in strengthening your stomach muscles that helps with the pain in the back. A second good exercise is lying on your back with hands to your sides flat on the floor and taking a small ball between the legs. Lift both the legs bending slightly at the knees holding the ball stable between the knees. Raise the legs up and down.
Back massages are good for tight muscles and can help with lower back pain. Using heated oils will also add to the feel of the massage and sooth some of the sore muscles. Some may require massage combined with the physician injecting a steroid or local painkiller into the joints that are hurting. Ultrasound therapy works by warming the tissue of the body and relaxing the muscles. This is also used when people have fractures but it is called vertebroplasty. The physician uses a needle to inject a glue epoxy substance that hardens and stabilizes the bone.
Sometimes the lower back pain is severe enough that one may need to seek medical attention from an Orthopedist or Chiropractor. The orthopedist will run test or do x-rays to see if they can find any medical reason like broke bones or pinched nerves. If he finds something, he will treat accordingly. If he does not find a reason for the back pain, he may expect something that a chiropractor may be able to treat. The chiropractor will examine the spine and lower back to decide the treatment. If needed, he will suggest a series of spinal decompression. By stretching and manipulating the spine, many people find the relief they need. This may take multiple treatments but you should feel relief before the first session is over.
Final thing to examine is the need for electro- tens unit. These work by placing probes on the affected area. The currents send more blood flow to the area causing some healing. Use prescription pain medication only with severe pain because it can be habit forming.
In summary, there are many ways that are not involving professional assistance. Try to contact the proper medical assistance if your lower back pain persists. Orthopedist and Chiropractors will assist in relieving the pain and fixing the reason for the pain.
