Millions of Americans suffer from some sort of back pain. For some, it is debilitating to the point that they can not walk. For others, it’s just a nagging pain that makes their average day an “adventure”.
Where can you find relief?
Medication - Over the counter (OTC) medicines from the local pharmacy for pain relief can offer temporary aid to every day back pain. Prescription medication from a physician, for more serious pain, is worth pursuing if pain persists.
Chiropractic Help – Contact a local chiropractor for a consultation.
Posture – Improve your posture at work and at home. Next time you are at your desk, think about how you are sitting and attempt to stay upright. **Be careful about the height of your keyboard and monitor. Staring down at a monitor for 8 hours a day can cause neck and back pain. Similarly, resting your hands on a keyboard or mouse at an uncomfortable angle can also contribute to back pain.
Exercise – Maintaining a healthy weight through 30 minutes of daily exercise will help stretch your back and improve overall posture and health.
Heat – Hot tubs and heating pads can be used to relax the muscles in your back and “keep you loose”.
Here’s a lists of resources compiled by LowerBackPain.org for further research. Best of luck in improving your back pain.
Back.com – Find doctors and other advice on back pain.
WebMD.com – Leading web portal for health information.
Google Health – Google’s new Health feature offers definitions and diagnosis assistance.
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