Back Pain Treatment
Back pain is a common health problem that affects people of all ages and backgrounds.
Some other symptoms may come with back issues, including:
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Shooting pain down one or both sides of legs
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Weakness in legs
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Numbness
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Pin & needles in legs / feet
The treatment for back pain depends on the underlying cause, severity, and duration of the pain. Here are some common back pain treatments:
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Rest: Resting for a short period (a day or two) can help relieve mild back pain. But prolonged bed rest can make the pain worse, so it is important to remain active.
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Heat and cold therapy: Applying heat or cold packs to the affected area can help reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Heat therapy is useful for muscle spasms, while cold therapy is more effective for acute pain.
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Exercise: Physical therapy and targeted exercise programs can help improve back flexibility, strength, and range of motion. Low-impact exercises like walking, swimming, and yoga are often recommended.
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Pain medication: Over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen can help relieve mild to moderate back pain. Prescription pain medication may be necessary for more severe cases.
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Physical Therapy: Therapists use different techniques to alleviate back pain caused by misaligned joints, muscle spasms, old injuries, and other causes.
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Surgery: Surgery is usually reserved for severe cases of back pain that are not responding to other treatments. Common procedures include spinal fusion, discectomy, and laminectomy.
It's important to note that if the symptoms come right after an injury, it is best to seek medical help first before commencing any type of treatments
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At Hesteyri Pain Solutions, we strive to find out the cause of your back pain in the first place. This could be an old injury, overuse, degeneration etc.
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Once the cause is established, we then tailor a specific treatment plan for you to start alleviating your symptoms, and improving movement.
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Exercises will also be prescribed to help improve strength and condition to your back muscles.
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If unsure, please feel free to book in a free 30 minutes assessment session with us to discuss how we may help.
