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Back & Neck
Pain Relief
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addition to function, relief of pain is important. However, it is important
for the patient to understand that pain is a signal from the body to
the brain that something is wrong. Either the back is too weak, too
inflexible, something lifted was too heavy, or the wrong body mechanics
were used.
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Those
doctors who focus exclusively on pain symptoms often recommend
a course of treatment that is the exact opposite of what the
individual needs to recover from the back problem.
Years ago, for example, doctors treated back pain with bed rest and heavy drugs
to mask the discomfort. It was found, however, that this type of treatment
was actually damaging to the back because it caused muscles in the back to
get weaker which, in turn, caused more strain and pain.
Patients
became more dependent on drugs and grew more inactive and disabled. |
A
better solution is to return to function. Low-impact sports like
walking and swimming are the best way to make the back feel better
and stronger. The exercises shown
are also designed to help relive back pain.
A lot of times, working with a therapist can
also be helpful. A therapist is trained to know how hard a patient can push themselves
without doing too much. They are able to work with you and show you valuable
exercises to relive back pain. |
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