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| Back Pain |
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To Manage And Prevent Back Pain? |
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| How to Manage Back Pain? |
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| Most back pain, whether acute or chronic, can be
treated without surgery. They can be prevented in the following ways: |
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Some activity modifications. |
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Medications. |
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Physiotherapy. |
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Back supports (corset). |
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Ice and heat therapy. |
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Weight loss if you are overweight. |
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Keeping a routine - this will decrease the
chances of a recurrence of your back pain. |
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| The best long-term treatment is an active prevention
program of maintaining your physical condition, observing proper lifting
and postural activities to prevent further injuries. |
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| How to Prevent Back Pain? |
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| You need to follow a few simple guidelines to prevent
back pain. Whether you are standing, sitting, doing a daily task or
sleeping. Learning to move more safely will help to protect your back.
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| Standing |
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Keep your ears, shoulders
and hips in one line. |
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Do not slouch. |
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Stand with head up and back
straight. |
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Do not bend with legs straight. |
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| Bending |
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Bend your legs and knees. |
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Do not bend with
your waist. |
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Bend your legs and knees. |
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Do not bend with
your waist. |
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| Sitting |
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Support your
back when sitting. |
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Do not slump or sit
too far away from your chair. |
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| Sleeping |
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Sleep on bed with firm base
mattress. |
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When sleeping on your side,
bend your knees. Place a pillow between your knees. |
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Do not sleep on your
stomach. |
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