Back pain is the #1 musculoskeletal reason people visit healthcare providers. 80% or more of all persons will at some point in their life develop back pain. And 90% of those will experience another bout. The majority of case will resolve quickly, BUT for those that do not, a little TLC is necessary.

Thus, here are the TOP 5 things necessary to solve back pain (and keep it away).

1. Do not sit or lay around. Inactivity is the #1 enemy of back pain. Lack of movement leads to further stiffening of those low back muscles which only leads to more hurting. Not only that but the pressure on the spine from sitting builds over time and can lead to greater pain
2. Keep active with daily activities. While the back may hurt, avoiding your daily routine is not helpful. This only serves to create a mental association of “X” activity with pain, which then will slow the rate of recovery. If need be, lighten the load or reduce the amount of time doing said activity, but just do it.
3. Go for a walk. Yes, just walk for as long as you feel comfortable. This simple activity gets the muscles moving and allows the tension in those back muscles to “reset”
4. Quickly seek help from a rehab professional. Do not wait for the tension and pain to build to an intolerable level. Getting put onto the right program within the first 3 weeks speeds recovery
5. Regular completion of your developed Recovery Plan. Just like you brush your teeth daily and take your car for routine maintenance, your back muscles need to be treated right. This means several times per week working on a regular program of stretching and/or strengthening for optimal back health. Far too often people ignore this plan once they start to feel good only to have their pain return at a later day. Those who keep up with their program lower their chances of the pain returning.

There you have it…the 5 Top Things necessary to solve back pain. It is important that we take care of our backs because no one ever feels good when their back hurts.

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