Back injuries have a straightforward nature, in the sense that they always involve pain. Symptoms include pain in the back muscles, pain and numbness on one side of the body, pain across the arms and the legs, and pain after a certain movement. After diagnosis, you have to manage your back injury for quick and complete recovery. Here are some ways to do so.
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Where there is swelling, cold compress should follow. This helps reduce inflammation and relieve the pain within the first 48 hours of an injury. You should apply this 20 minutes at a time. You can also alternate warm compress and cold compress to lessen inflammation and to restore your range of motion.
Unless your doctor prescribes bed rest, you should avoid staying still for extended periods of time. You should move, even amid slight discomfort. Movement improves blood circulation while reducing one’s natural motions can increase the pain.
After an injury, you should be more conscious of your posture. When working, make sure you have good lumbar support when sitting down. Avoid poor posture. For women who suffer from periodic back pains, avoid wearing heels since this creates tension and stress in the lower back. If you need to wear them to work during meetings, bring them along but wear comfortable footwear when you don’t need to use the heels.
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Dr. Karl Jawhari, DC is a certified Health Coach by the U.S. Wellness Chamber of Commerce and the founder of Core Integrative Health and Dallas Spine and Disc. He established these centers to provide medical solutions and relief to thousands of Americans who are living with chronic pain. For more reads and reviews on back injuries, visit this website.
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