{"id":820,"date":"2017-04-01T09:30:01","date_gmt":"2017-04-01T07:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mediquo.com\/?p=820"},"modified":"2021-09-23T15:13:07","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T13:13:07","slug":"make-back-pain-more-bearable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mediquo.com\/blog\/en\/general-medicine\/make-back-pain-more-bearable\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make back pain more bearable"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stress, bad posture, weight, many of these can cause us lumbago, lower back pain that 4 out of 5 people suffer<\/strong> from at some point throughout their lives.<\/p>\n

Many things are said about how to relieve it, but which ones are medically recommended?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • In moments of pain<\/strong>:\n
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    • It is not good to be in bed<\/strong> all of the time, but neither is overexertion, do not make movements that load up the area frequently. Try to change your posture frequently.<\/li>\n
    • Apply dry heat<\/strong> (a mat at a minimum or an ironed towel – be careful, touch it first with your hand to make sure it does not burn, since the contracted area does not show the same heat) 15-20 minutes several times a day.<\/li>\n
    • Use a medium firmness mattress and sleep in a fetal position<\/strong> with a pillow between your legs.<\/li>\n
    • If in spite of everything you need pain medication<\/strong>, use paracetamol-type painkillers or some anti-inflammatory, if necessary, and you have no contradictions to take them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • To prevent relapses, pay attention to the following<\/strong>:\n
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      • Obesity<\/strong> is the great enemy of the back, try to control your weight so that your back does not suffer.<\/li>\n
      • Always wear comfortable shoes<\/strong> with a low heel.<\/li>\n
      • Do not lean when lifting weights from the ground. Bend with your back straight<\/strong> and your knees bent<\/strong> and lift the weights like that.<\/li>\n
      • Practice proper exercise<\/strong> at your age and physical condition to strengthen the lumbar muscles. Swimming is the ideal sport, but if it is not for you, walking is a suitable exercise as well. Do stretches for the lumbar muscles several times a day.<\/li>\n
      • Adapt your workplace<\/strong>: low chairs with good lumbar support, footrests and screen elevators to have the computer at eye level will improve your posture and decrease lumbar overload.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Despite being very limiting and uncomfortable for those who suffer, most lumbago are banal, they do not require scans and they are solved in a few days. You should consult with a doctor in the following cases<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Fever. Discomfort when urinating.<\/li>\n
        2. Loss of strength, sensitivity or pain \/ aching that radiates to the legs.<\/li>\n
        3. There is no improvement in 1 day.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          *Content validated by the medical team of mediQuo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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