Back pain affects all
ages but can be particularly debilitating for older Americans, who may have
other underlying complications that create the pain. Still, back pain
treatments, regardless of age, are contingent on the extent of injuries,
whether they're muscular, skeletal or congenital in nature. Most medical
specialists recognize two categories of treatment--conservative and aggressive.
You can employ many conservative treatments at home before you see a doctor, while
aggressive treatments are typically reserved for more serious back injuries.
Bed Rest
It is advisable to stop all physical activity when you feel back pain and get plenty of rest. The key is to minimize the inflammation, which will only get worse with sports or working out.
Medications
Ibuprofen, aspirin and other pain medications can help mollify your back pain and reduce inflammation. Just make sure you take the recommended dose that's listed on the bottle. If you visit your family doctor, he may prescribe stronger pain pills or muscle relaxants, depending on the severity of your injury or condition.
Heating Pads/Warm Baths
Heat can soothe your back pain and reduce pain and inflammation. WebMD recommends that you use heating pads for 15 to 20 minutes. Another option is a warm bath for a similar duration.
Physical Therapy
If your pain persists more than a few days, your doctor may recommend physical therapy. Physical therapists often use various methods to treat back pain, including massage, ultrasound and whirlpools. They may also manipulate your back and assist you with improving your range of motion. Many instruct patients to perform stretching and resistance exercises to build strength around affected areas.
Steroid Treatments/Local Anesthetics
At this stage, your doctor has likely referred you to a pain specialist who can prescribe cortisone shots or local anesthetics like lidocaine, which block nerve impulses to relieve pain.
Surgical Treatments
A couple examples of surgical procedures include herniated disk removal and spinal fusion. Disks are like cushions between your vertebrae. Specialists remove the herniated section of the disk when they cause pain, numbness or weakness. Spinal fusion is a welding of vertebrae that connects two bones to relieve pain and discomfort.
Bed Rest
It is advisable to stop all physical activity when you feel back pain and get plenty of rest. The key is to minimize the inflammation, which will only get worse with sports or working out.
Medications
Ibuprofen, aspirin and other pain medications can help mollify your back pain and reduce inflammation. Just make sure you take the recommended dose that's listed on the bottle. If you visit your family doctor, he may prescribe stronger pain pills or muscle relaxants, depending on the severity of your injury or condition.
Heating Pads/Warm Baths
Heat can soothe your back pain and reduce pain and inflammation. WebMD recommends that you use heating pads for 15 to 20 minutes. Another option is a warm bath for a similar duration.
Physical Therapy
If your pain persists more than a few days, your doctor may recommend physical therapy. Physical therapists often use various methods to treat back pain, including massage, ultrasound and whirlpools. They may also manipulate your back and assist you with improving your range of motion. Many instruct patients to perform stretching and resistance exercises to build strength around affected areas.
Steroid Treatments/Local Anesthetics
At this stage, your doctor has likely referred you to a pain specialist who can prescribe cortisone shots or local anesthetics like lidocaine, which block nerve impulses to relieve pain.
Surgical Treatments
A couple examples of surgical procedures include herniated disk removal and spinal fusion. Disks are like cushions between your vertebrae. Specialists remove the herniated section of the disk when they cause pain, numbness or weakness. Spinal fusion is a welding of vertebrae that connects two bones to relieve pain and discomfort.
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