Spinal disorders typically have one thing in common - back pain. While each spinal condition is different, relieving the pain caused by the ailment is key in helping you recover and return to a healthy, active lifestyle. This article is intended to showcase some of the most common steps that can be taken to treat the symptoms of spinal conditions.
That 31 million Americans experience low back pain at any given time and that one-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year?
Over-the-Counter Pain Medicine: An anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen or Aleve can be helpful to reduce the discomfort that spinal conditions can create. Other pain relievers such as Tylenol can also decrease the pain that is felt in the back. It is a good idea to ask your spine specialist which medication might work best for you and how often it should be consumed.
Heat or Ice: Heating pads, hot water bags, ice and ice packs can be used often to help bring about pain relief. The heat will increase blood flow to an area and thus speed the healing process and ice will help reduce swelling and other inflammation - works especially well for muscle sprains or strain when inflammation and swelling can occur.
Newer Methodologies and Treatments
What Causes Back Pain? The back is a complicated structure of bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. You can sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rupture disks, and irritate joints, all of which can lead to back pain. While sports injuries or accidents can cause back pain, sometimes the simplest of movements-for example, picking up a pencil from the floor- can have painful results. In addition, arthritis, poor posture, obesity, and psychological stress can cause or complicate back pain. Back pain can also directly result from disease of the internal organs, such as kidney stones, kidney infections, blood clots, or bone loss.
That 31 million Americans experience low back pain at any given time and that one-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year?
Over-the-Counter Pain Medicine: An anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen or Aleve can be helpful to reduce the discomfort that spinal conditions can create. Other pain relievers such as Tylenol can also decrease the pain that is felt in the back. It is a good idea to ask your spine specialist which medication might work best for you and how often it should be consumed.
Heat or Ice: Heating pads, hot water bags, ice and ice packs can be used often to help bring about pain relief. The heat will increase blood flow to an area and thus speed the healing process and ice will help reduce swelling and other inflammation - works especially well for muscle sprains or strain when inflammation and swelling can occur.
Newer Methodologies and Treatments
What Causes Back Pain? The back is a complicated structure of bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. You can sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rupture disks, and irritate joints, all of which can lead to back pain. While sports injuries or accidents can cause back pain, sometimes the simplest of movements-for example, picking up a pencil from the floor- can have painful results. In addition, arthritis, poor posture, obesity, and psychological stress can cause or complicate back pain. Back pain can also directly result from disease of the internal organs, such as kidney stones, kidney infections, blood clots, or bone loss.
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If you are experiencing neck or back pain, come see the Denver Back Pain Specialists' SpineOne for an initial exam and diagnosis. From there, SpineOne can help you get back on the road to recovery.
