Back Pain And Considerations
When back pain occurs, the process of considering the cause must start. Of course back pain can emerge from various causes. Things such as ribs out of place, kidney problems, muscle strain, spinal disc problems, trigger points, even shingles can cause back pain. When injuries occur the back delivers messages that signal us that a problem exists. Injuries can then often cause neurological conditions such as numbness and tingling.
When to visit your naturopathic doctor:
If you are in an accident or fall and cause injury, seek medical assistance. Delaying the problem can lead to further complications. If you lift a heavy object and your back starts to ache, seek help. If the muscles in your legs cannot provide you support and stability to stand erect on your toes, seek help. If at the lower trunk, legs, and back you feel weakness, tingling, or numbness you will need medical assistance. During sleep hours if your back gives you problems, you endure fevers, and if you experience chills, seek help. If you loose control of your bladder and bowels, these too are signals that you may have nerve problems or a virus affecting the nerves.
If you notice pain traveling down your arm or leg, in addition to back pain, get evaluated. If you notice joint pain or swelling in many areas, including the back, you’d best get an opinion. If you have back pain and perform home treatment, such as bed rest, hot packs and taking over-the-counter meds, you still better get checked out.
If you feel pain in the back, which you believe is not an emergency; you should rest your back. When pain starts from common activates, it is often because you have over-exerted the joints, muscles, etc. When treating the problem at home, rest in a comfortable position. Lie on your back and place a pillow under your knees. You can also try resting on your back while placing your feet on your couch or chair. The knees should bend at a 90-degree angle. Roll a towel up and situated it so that it supports your neck.
Whatever method you choose and if it is right for you, allow your back to rest until the pain disapates. If the pain continues however, then it time to see someone about it. Sometimes you have to rest the back a few days before it ceases aching. Ultimately, you can visit a massage therapist, chiropractor, or someone who performs acupuncture to seek help. In fact, many doctors and mental health experts are incorporated acupuncture into their treatment plans. The process includes the use of fingers, a laser or electrical stimulation, which treats the disorder by stimulating the acupoints that will alleviate the pain. It is a blocked flow of energy that is believed to create pain.
When you rest the back, make sure that you lay on a firm surface, especially if you are resting for a day or so. If you lie on soft mattresses for a length of time, it could cause problems to the muscles that support the back. During the wake hours, you want to continue lying on your back, rather than sitting up to read a book. You can continue the treatment at home by moving around every couple of hours. You want to focus on balancing the body when walking around and use hard surfaces to support your weight.
When you lie back down to rest, make sure you move gradually in position. If you have a back mattress at home, lie on the mattress and allow the heat and vibration motions comfort your aching back.
How to lie in bed properly:
Whichever side your pain is on, sit on the edge of your bed and lower the head, so that it balances with your trunk. Raise the legs and slowly turn over onto your back.
