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Date Posted: 07:04:00 03/03/08 Mon
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's message, "How you prevent your back ache (od010)" on 07:02:32 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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>href="http://www.nikharearab.com/backacheprevention.htm
>l">http://www.nikharearab.com/backacheprevention.html
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