Emergency Measures For Back Pain
By Kim Standerline, Thu Dec 8th
Emergency Measures for Back Pain If you get an acute episode of back pain, the following adviceshould help you in the short term, however if your pain persistsfor more than a few days, it's imperative you seek medicaladvice. Chronic pain is often pain not treated appropriately at theacute stage. (Please don't let yourself get to the chronic painstage just for the sake of not asking for medical help quicklyenough)...
Don't lie in bed unless the pain is so bad, you don't have anyother choice. Even then, keep the bed rest to a minimum. Ok I'mmean, but bed rest for back problems can often make them worse.So try and keep moving as much as you can. Use pain killing gel or simple pain killers or antiinflammatories such as paracetamol or Ibuprofen. (Check withyour pharmacist for something suitable, and please be careful ifyou're pregnant, asthmatic or suffering indigestion)... Applying an icepack to the affected area is a super idea. Itsoothes the pain, and helps reduce inflammation. (A bag offrozen peas is a useful alternative). If more of a chronic pain, a warm shower or bath will help aswill a hot water bottle. Always remember though to make sureyour hot water bottle (or frozen peas etc) are covered with atowel or something, (Don't want you getting burns). Other measures It's imperative you get a diagnosis for any type of back pain.Often when people visit a doctor or specialist, it's found(after investigations) that although your spine is moaning andcomplaining, there isn't anything serious underlying the pain,however there are some "red flag" symptoms you ignore at yourperil... Pain after a major injury Pain that never disappears, or gets worse
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Numbness, pins and needles or weakness in your legs. You wouldneed to see your doctor urgently if this was progressive,situated around your bum or affecting both your legs... Difficulty in passing urine or opening your bowels. (Again causeto see your doctor immediately). Pain and or numbness down the back of the leg to your foot. (Maybe indicative of sciatica). Back pain which is associated with pain in your tummy or chest. Backache plus weight loss, sweating episodes or general feelingsof being unwell. Backache during or after any treatment received for cancer. And finally To avoid obvious causes of back pain, Check your bed... Is it properly supporting your back? (Please don't tell me youhave back problems, and you're sleeping on a health bed), theyare far too hard. Your bed needs to be comfortable andsupportive. Driving Ensure you can reach the steering wheel as well as thefoot pedals, gear stick etc comfortably. At home Use non slip mats in the bathroom, Avoid bending to doany household tasks (Squat), Ensure work surfaces are waistheight. Sit down to peel the veg... Ensure your ironing board is at waist height, and do just smallamounts frequently. Ensure the iron is not too heavy for you. Kneel when making the beds or cleaning the bath, squat whenemptying/loading the washer/dryer etc. Be extra careful (Againsquat), if you have a very low oven... Keep frequently used items in cupboards at waist height, andless frequently used in the harder to reach cupboards. Using these tips will help to keep your back healthy and painfree About the author:Kim is a Back Care Advisor working in the UK for a largehospital Trust. She is passionate about Back Care, and can befound at www.backpain-free.com and www.nursing-hints.com
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