What Is Low Back Muscle Spasm? One presentation of low back pain is muscle spasm. This can accompany a low back strain or many other lumbar spine diagnoses. Low back muscle spasm presents as sudden, severe pain in part of the low back with decreased ability to move it for a time. For example, you …
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Back Health Survey Discussion: Risk Factors for Low Back Pain
The discussion points here respond to the questions from yesterday’s post, entitled “Back Health Survey.” 1. How frequently do you perform moderate-high intensity exercise? In general, back health is improved as you do regular exercise, especially cardio exercise and strength training. However, it is important not to injure your back during exercise with excessive, early …
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What Should I Do For Chronic Back Pain?
First, you should see your primary care physician. He/she will decide if you need a referral to a specialist. Second, consider your most conservative treatment options, such as medication and Physical Therapy (PT). There are several types of Physical Therapy options. If you have seen a Physical Therapist before and still have chronic back pain, …
What Your Toothbrush Tells You About Back Pain
Where do you store your toothbrush? Most of us store it right on the bathroom sink. Why do you store it there? Why don’t you store it up on the top shelf or down in the bottom drawer? Your answer gives a simple example of BODY MECHANICS! You store your toothbrush within close reach to make …
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What Are The Treatment Options For Low Back Pain?
1. Oral pain medicine, which may include non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS like Ibuprofen), steroids, narcotics, muscle relaxers, etc. 2. Physical Therapy, which may include exercise, joint mobilizations/manipulations, modalities (such as electric stimulation, lumbar traction), postural corrections, body mechanics, education about cause of pain and forms of self-treatment/prevention, hands-on techniques, taping, functional activity training, aquatic/water therapy. 3. …
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