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A: It is estimated that at least 50% of the industrialized world suffers from back pain, especially those who work in labor-intensive jobs. Stretching both before and after any type of manual labor or physical activity, including exercise, can help ease back pain and prevent further injury. There are countless stretches for back pain recommended by doctors and chiropractors that can help keep muscles and ligaments in the back flexible and ease tension that may be causing back pain. Some of the best...

A: Stretching for back pain is important as it can help relieve back pain and helps you to gain flexibility too. When the core muscles (muscles of the abdomen, the back and the buttocks which support the spine) become weak, lower back pain results. Stretching exercises help to lengthen shortened muscles and also to relieve back pain. Lower back stretches will help you to live with a lot less pain and injuries.   Before you start doing any...

A: Low back pain relief is often a long and elusive process, but there are some simple steps to get some quick relief, leading to long-term relief. Part of the problem of finding effective low back pain relief, however, is the fact that you must first determine what is causing your lower back pain. This should be done by a doctor or physical therapist. Once you have determined what is causing your pain, you can begin to treat it more effectively. Treatment should be done with the assistance of a doctor. for at-home low back pain relief, you...

A: I had back surgery about 6 years ago. When I over ex cert myself now, I take Advil, then I start with a heating pad for 20 minutes on the painful area. Then, switch to an ice pack for 20 more minutes. You can find stretches for back pain on the Internet, then rest. The best thing to do is get a x-ray of your spine you may have a ruptured disk and no meds or massage will help. 2 xtra strength Tylenol..and up to 4 IBprofen...and a hot soak...then a chiropractor. check with your local orthopedic if any underlying serious cause.Yoga is good to keep your back...

A: 11 days ago The main problem with this sort of injury is the back is involved in just about everything we do. I would not have you stretching right now as you may cause further injury. You are young and will no doubt heal, you have to take it easy and avoid further injury through more lifting. Some say heat, some say ice it, some say alternate between the two every 20 minutes. If your Dr, finds nothing wrong you have to take it easy and give it time. Drink a lot of water, it really helps the muscles but mostly stop freaking yourself out with thoughts of it never healing. It will, it just is no fun in the mean time. 4 days ago is recent, it could take 2-3 weeks depending on other factors. Be patient and think positive! Votes:+1CommentVote upReport DzooBaby11 days...

A: Strengthening, Modalities and Exercises are your three best lines of defenses for taking care of your back pain. Using yoga postures to stretch your sciatic nerve, the large nerve fiber that begins in your lower back and runs through your buttocks and down the lower limbs, can help relieve tension and expand your range of motion. When an acute episode of lower back pain occurs, ice is the first line of defense to help reduce your pain. An episode could be a slip and fall, car accident, sudden twist, or picking up something heavy that immediately causes lower back

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A: back pain has a lot of underlying causes. Frequently though it is a result of poor posture, sprains and strains, inadequate muscle strength, poor bending and lifting techniques, and being overweight among others. The most available form of back pain relief is stretching. Stretching exercises help maintain flexibility, reduce pain, and avoid stiffness and weakness. However, more important than the stretching exercises are the ways to apply them. If done incorrectly, stretching may result to injury. Hence it is imperative to seek your doctor first before you perform any kind of stretching...

A: I had a ruptured L5-S1 disc removed 25 years ago and it solved the problem. Many of the back problems come from bad posture or bad lifting technique. Correcting those structural issues may help your husbands problem. I have heard of people getting relief from accupuncture, but have no direct experience with it. First, thing I have to ask is how old is your mattress. A year back I started to have back pain. I figured since the mattress seemed fine it wasn''t the problem. I finally gave in and bought a new one and in a few short weeks my back was better. Second thing is he needs to do back strengthening exercises. Get one of those big balls you...

A: There are many ways. Most popular are exercise, massage and stretching. Strengthening your abs also helps... Total health and well being is linked to three things. Excercise, balanced low glycemic diet, and high quality nutritionals. I know this sounds crazy for back pain but think about it. Your back pain probablly comes from any number of sources, but the fact will always remain if you don''t do the proper thing to heal it it will always be there. I recommend first a good regement of high quality supplements to give yourself the building blocks, second try going for a 20-30 min walk 5x a week followed up with a healthy low glycemic diet!...

A: Sorry. Long answer. Hey there. I don''t claim to be a professional of any sort, but I did suffer from severe back and knee pain for many years. I went to several doctors, but it wasn''t until I saw a knee specialist that I discovered the root of all my pain issues -- Lack of flexibility in my hips and hamstrings -- As a child I played a lot of soccer and rode my bike everywhere, and in my adolescence I sat in front of a computer for most of my day, and I never stretched. I couldn''t even sit at a 90 degree angle with my legs out in front of me without slouching my back. I had all types of back and neck

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