Reduce Back Pain Without Drugs

Back pain is a very common problem and causes a lot of unanswered work. Back pain can occur at any age and not just due to aging or development of arthritis. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to prevent or reduce the severity of back pain if you do not suffer serious injury or aggressive arthritis.

Excessive weight is one of the causes of back pain. Overweight people seek medical treatment for spine-related problems at a much higher frequency than people with normal weight. Excessive weight puts unnecessary strain on the back, and can also cause damage to the knees and ankles. Fat people tend to exercise less than people who do not have weight problems. Lack of exercise exacerbates back pain due to poor muscle weakness that helps the spine to lose weight. Therefore, knowing that excess weight contributes to back pain, one of the first steps to take is to lose weight. This can be done through diet and exercise.

Once you lose some weight, exercise becomes easier and the muscles that are vital to restoring health can begin to regain its strength. Your weight should be within 10 pounds of your ideal weight. Strengthening your abdominal muscles can help reduce chronic back pain and reduce the risk that you will have pain. Along with strengthening the muscles, it is also a good idea to stretch the muscles gently to reduce the excess risk of causing a new round of back pain. Start your training program with patience and in small steps, and you'll be amazed at how much progress you can make in just a few months.

Smoking is another risk factor contributing to back pain. Smokers suffer from back pain than non-smokers because smoking damages the small blood vessels, reduces the flow of nutrition to the muscles, and slows down the process of tissue repair.

Other things to keep in mind include lifting things up properly. Lift with your feet, not your back, and keep the heavy objects closest to your body. When moving something heavy, push it instead of pulling it. If you need to reach something above you, stand on a bench or stairs to make it easier and less tense behind you. You can take pressure off the lower back of your back when you need to stand tall with one foot facing the other, and when you have to sit for long periods of time, reduce the pressure by putting your knees slightly above your hips. When sleeping behind you, put a pillow under your knees, or if you sleep next to you, place a pillow between your legs.

Simple steps can help prevent or reduce the intensity and frequency of back pain and make life more enjoyable and productive.

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