Self-Care at Home for Back Pain
Back pain is a common reason for absence from
work and for seeking medical treatment. It can be uncomfortable and
debilitating.
There is having some self-care at home for Back
Pain:
· General
recommendations are to resume normal, or near normal, activity as soon as
possible. However, stretching or activities
that place additional strain on the back are discouraged.
· Sleeping
with a pillow between the knees while lying on one side may increase comfort.
Some doctors recommend lying on your back with a pillow under your knees.
· No
specific back exercises were found that improved pain or increased functional
ability in people with acute back pain.
· The
risk of ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding, talk with your doctor about
using this medication for a long time.
· Acetaminophen has
been shown to be as effective as ibuprofen in relieving pain.
· Topical
agents such as deep-heating rubs have not been shown to be effective.
· Further,
people on bed rest are more likely to develop depression, blood
clots in the leg, and decreased muscle tone.
· Very
few experts recommend more than a 48-hour period of
decreased activity or bed rest. In other words, get up and get moving to the
extent you can.
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