Back Pain Awareness

What do you know about back pain?
Back pain refers to discomfort or pain that occurs in the back region. It is a common but serious issue it can also affect different areas of your back like the upper back, lower back and your neck. At starting, it just for some hours later on for some days and if you do not treat it maybe cause you for months that is why it a serious issue.

What are the causes and symptoms of back pain?
Back pain is because of different factors:

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• Have you ever had back pain? Share your story.
  I had back pain when I was in college. The reason was I sat for hours while studying on a same pose and on same chair in the library. Then I felt my back started to hurt, and it was getting worse day after and after. It was hard to focus on my studies because of the pain. This is mainly because there were not comfortable chairs focusing on studies we ignore this but later on it causes serious back pain. Then finally I have to went to see a doctor, and they told me it was because of how I was sitting and not taking breaks.
  
  So I decided now onward will not sit in the library on the same chair for a long time. I will must take breaks and comfortable myself and mainly try to get home early and start studying there.
  
  

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  • How can we prevent and treat back pain?
    Preventing the back pain and treatment of back pain includes different Strategies
    

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    Prevention Strategies:

    1. Exercise Regularly
       Engage in activities like that give your relaxation, strengthens your back and core muscles. You can do exercises like yoga and swimming these type of exercises will improve your flexibility and posture. Must try to do it regularly.
    2. Maintain a Healthy Weight
       If you have extra weight, especially around the midsection, can strain your lower back. Maintain your weight according to your body not much fat nor much slim.
    3. Quit Smoking
       If you are a smoker it will restrict your blood flow to the spinal discs, making smokers more vulnerable to back pain.
    4. Practice Good Posture
       Always use good posture when you are standing, sitting or doing any work it is important to first make your body posture comfortable.
    5. Take Breaks
       If you sit on same place for a long period or have desk job always try to take breaks and do some walking or stretch yourselves it will improve your body fitness.
    6. Sleep Well
       Sleep is also very important for a human body so you must sleep in a position that supports your spine. And avoid sleeping with a bad posture on your stomach.
       

    Treatment Options:

    1. Home Care
       If you have pain on your back apply ice for one to two days it will reduce the pain. After that, switch to heat therapy using a heating pad or warm towel. Use pain-killers but it must be suggested by your doctor.
    2. Physical Therapy
       If you have back pain for a long period then you should try a physical therapist that can teach you exercises to increase flexibility, strengthen back and abdominal muscles, and improve posture. Use that exercises regularly it make you more fit and free from that back pain.
    3. Medications
       The Medicines are depending on the type of back pain you have, your healthcare provider might recommend nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), muscle relaxants, or even prescription pain relievers.
    4. Surgical and Other Procedures
       In the cases, when your doctor suggest you some cortisone injections, radiofrequency ablation, or even surgery might be recommended if other treatments fail.
       
       

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    Faisal Malik