Back Pain can sometimes come on quite suddenly and severely. Sometimes the pain can be so intense, any movement is difficult.
Here are 3 tips to remember when you are in acute back pain:
- Ice :
- Putting ice on the area may help numb the pain a bit, as well as contracting the muscles.
- Often back pain results from sudden spinal movements due to lack of stabilization.
- Promoting muscle movement can help stabilize the spine.
- Start moving :
- Don’t baby your back too much.
- Try to do gentle movements like walking and easy stretches to maintain mobility and increase blood flow.
- Go see a chiropractor :
- Chiropractors can examine your spine to check for misalignment or serious injury.
- Chiropractic treatments can also relieve pain; be patient as this usually takes more than just one treatment.