Specialists distinguish between chronic and acute pain in the spine. Acute pain you can feel very unexpectedly and intensively which can cause deformation of the joints. Acute pain can last for several days, but doctors say that self-relieving of pain in the spine is possible, but for this you should have the necessary information.
The first rule is - do not stand on your feet. And for that your back will thank you. "With extremely severe pain," says surgeon Edward Abraham, the first thing to do is go to bed. " In fact, during an attack this will be the only thing you want to do, because any other movement can hurt you. Therefore, in the first two days, physical activity should be reduced to a minimum.
However, do not overdo with lying in bed. The same doctor Abraham, believes that the time you spend in bed, should depend on the severity of the condition. And if you still experience severe pain after two days spent in bed, an extra day, of course, will not hurt. However, all the same, it is better to get out of bed as quickly as possible. It all depends on the pain.
And so many people start to think that a week of bed rest will solve all problems with pain in the spine, but this assumption is not true. Because, for every week of bed rest, there will be 2 weeks of recovery. The medical research center of the University of Texas conducted a study, the results of which confirmed this. Researchers conducted an examination of more than 200 patients with complaints of pain in the spine, after which one was prescribed a week-long bed rest, another two-day. And as it turned out, both patients needed the same time to get rid of the pain, but those who had a period of two days before they started working. Therefore, the length of stay in bed has almost no effect on recovery.
Another simple and useful advice is to put ice on the sore spot. This will help reduce stretching and swelling of damaged tissues. For best effect, it is recommended to try ice massage. Attach an ice pack to a sore spot and massage for 7-8 minutes. This procedure is recommended to be done about two days.
You can also try to relieve the pain with heat, especially after the first days of ice treatment. Dip a soft towel into a basin of hot water, then squeeze and spread it properly, so that there are no wrinkles. Lay down on the chest, put the pillows under the shins and thighs, then spread the towel on the place where it hurts. On top, you can also put a hot water bottle with warm water.
But how to get rid of the pains in the spine of those constantly persecuting? To combat chronic pain, specialized exercises are recommended, which sometimes act as the best means. If you are under the supervision of a doctor, you should enlist his support.
One of the most useful exercises can be push-ups. Lie down on the floor with your stomach, press the pelvis to the floor and do push-ups while bending your back as if you are trying to lift your shoulders off the floor. It is recommended to do this exercise twice a day, in the morning and in the afternoon.
The next exercise is called a half-lift. This time, lay your back on the floor. Firmly pressing both feet to the floor and bending your knees, perform a half-lift, then try to hold this position for 1-2 seconds and repeat again.
The next exercise is called sailing by land. To do this, you need a large and soft carpet. Lie on your stomach and lift your right leg and your left arm. Keep your limbs in this position for 1 second, then change your arm and leg.
Of course, the issue of pain in the spine is quite serious and therefore, one should not always engage in self-medication, and in order to recognize the alarm signals after which you should consult a doctor, we give the following tips.
Alarms:
1. Pain in the back suddenly appears very unexpectedly and without a perceptible reason.
2. Back pain is accompanied by pain in the chest, high fever and difficulty breathing.
3. Acute attack does not pass after 2-3 days without even weakening.
4. Back pain gives to the leg, foot or knee
For some people, the back pain is part of their daily life. Such a pain is called chronic. For those who have experienced all of its horror, the following tips will be helpful:
1. Put a board under the mattress. The goal should be the situation when the bed does not bend in the middle during sleep. You can also put a piece of plywood or buy a mattress with special springs.
2. Sleep in the shape of the letter S. The sick spine will not tolerate if you lie face down. Place a pillow under your neck and head, and then under your knees. In this situation, nothing will press you on your back.
3. Try taking one aspirin a day. Experts say that this will help relieve pain, because, as a rule, it is accompanied by inflammatory processes around the focus of pain and therefore elementary anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin can help you.
4. Try the willow bark - this is a natural, natural anti-inflammatory. It is her active ingredient that gives anti-inflammatory drugs to aspirin and many other drugs. In addition, if you take it after eating, it will not have a negative effect on your stomach and at the same time will relieve mild back pain. However, it should be noted that people who suffer from ulcers and heartburn should not use this remedy.
5. Try the Chinese gymnastics tai chi. This ancient technique, consisting of smooth, slow movements is a very good way to relax and relieve pain. Also, this gymnastics includes a lot of breathing exercises and stretching exercises. Of course, to master this technique you need time and discipline, but the result will ultimately help you, how to get rid of pain, and feel the full bodily harmony.
Pain in the spine should be treated with maximum severity and therefore, at the first alarming trend, you should use these tips, so as not to get complications that later can not be resolved without medical intervention.