Monday, February 7, 2011

Tips to Manage Low Back Pain

Your alarm has just gone off and as you swing your legs out of bed and stand up you realize that your lower back is bugging you.   Maybe you slept wrong, maybe it’s a chronic problem, but either way, it’s going to be a nagging intrusion on your day.    Why not try a few of these ideas to help your day run more smoothly?

  • Take a hot shower or bath to relax the muscles in your back. Alternately, apply a heating pad to the area in pain.  If you’re planning on doing any of the exercises listed below, you can benefit from having your muscles relaxed beforehand.


  • Apply Sore No More to the affected area after you’ve applied heat (via shower or heating pad).  The Capsacin in Sore No More can react to heat and may cause discomfort.
  • Check out this article to learn about the correct postures for sitting, sleeping, and lifting.
  • Take a break.  If there is a particular exercise that is contributing to your back pain, give your body a few days rest, or work on a different area.
  • Visit a massage therapist and/or a chiropractor.  Maybe your muscles just need a little TLC, or maybe there are subluxations in your spine that are causing extra tightness.  A professional can help you get things back in line.
  • Call your doctor.   The above tips may not apply when bulging discs, osteoporosis, or spinal deformities are present.  Please check with your doctor before trying any of them.
Always remember- your pain is manageable, it’s just a matter of finding something that works for you.  
*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com
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