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Date Posted: 08:01:31 03/03/08 Mon
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>>Avoid any sudden strain. If you are going to have to
>>bend in any way make sure that your back is not cold
>>and stiff. Exercise regularly to loosen up the back
>>and strengthen its supporting abdominal muscles.
>>Stretching your back helps loosen it and prevent
>>injury.
>>If you sit for long periods, make sure your back is
>>properly supported. Place a small roll in the arch of
>>your lower spine (at waist height) to maintain its
>>normal S-curve. Simply a towel, or cushion rolled up
>>will do.
>>When lifting, never bend down from the waist, lower
>>and raise yourself at the knees. Keep your back
>>straight and hold the object close to your body. If
>>you are going to carry anything any distance that may
>>be heavy, make sure that your way is clear. You do not
>>want to be dodging around things when you are
>carrying.
>>Balance items you carry evenly on both sides of your
>>body and hold them close or use a knapsack.
>>Sleep on your back if possible, with knees raised on a
>>pillow. If you sleep on your side, a pillow between
>>the knees is a big help.
>>If you need a firm bed, place a board between the
>>mattress and the box spring.
>>
>>Lower Back Pain
>>Eight out of ten Americans will experience a backache
>>at some point. Back pain is the second most common
>>reason for doctor visits in the U.S. The causes of
>>lower back pain are numerous. Some of the more common
>>causes of lower back pain are:
>>Sudden injury to the back such as may occur in an auto
>>accident, fall, sports, or other manner.
>>Gynecological conditions such as endometriosis,
>>menstrual cramps, fibroid tumors, and pregnancy are
>>sometimes the cause of lower back pain in women.
>>Stress to the muscles, nerves, or ligaments in the
>>lower back.
>>Certain jobs such as those that require repetitive
>>movements, sitting in chairs that are not
>>ergonomically proper for your back, or standing for
>>long periods of time often increase back stress and
>>cause lower back pain.
>>Arthritis, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and other
>>bone or joint diseases often cause lower back pain.
>>Not getting enough physical activity, being sedentary,
>>or being overweight often stresses the lower back
>>causing pain.
>>Slipped discs, pinched nerves, sciatica, aging, and
>>infections are other common causes of lower back pain.
>>Smoking. More than 1300 physicians were followed from
>>time of graduation (1948-1964) from John Hopkins
>>University, some for over fifty years. The researchers
>>found that smoking history, hypertension, and coronary
>>artery disease (risk factors for atherosclerosis,
>>occlusion of the arteries) are significantly
>>associated with development of lower back pain.
>>Because there are so many causes of lower back pain,
>>some serious such as spinal tumors, if you experience
>>lower back pain see your health care provider for
>>diagnosis. If your lower back pain is sudden and
>>severe and it is not during your provider's office
>>hours, go immediately to your local hospital emergency
>>room.
>>Muscle Relaxants
>>Once the cause of your back pain has been been
>>properly diagnosed, there are supplements to physical
>>therapy and good posture that can help, such as
>>skelatal muscle relaxants like Soma, Selaxin and
>>Flexeril. Muscle relaxants such as Soma Selaxin and
>>Flexeril are prescription medications that are used to
>>treat pain caused by muscle spasms like muscle
>>injuries, spasms, sprains, and strains. Skelaxin Soma
>>Flexeril and other muscle relaxers are recommended as
>>a supplement to physical therapy, rest, or other
>>treatments your doctor may recommend, and will not
>>replace these treatments. for more information visit:
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