Treatments for back pain There are several measures you can employ which help you prevent back pain in the first place, and many of these are also effective in easing acute back pain. The most effective is maintaining a strong and supple back by: Taking regular exercise, particularly walking and swimming Minimising stress levels Ensuring that any lifting or carrying is done correctly Maintaining a good posture Back pain exercises. These are also effective when you suffer from back pain as they are designed to ease the area of pain. Herbal remedies such as Arnica gel applied to a specific area of the back or Devil’s Claw for general joint pain are often effective in treating back pain If these measures do not help you, then you may have to investigate the cause of your back pain, and look for further treatments. These may include complementary medicines such as acupuncture or osteopathy, or conventional treatments such as various types of injections or surgery.
Posted on: Sat, 01 Nov 2014 13:00:00 +0000
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