October 11, 2007

Slipped Disc And Back Pain

Back pain, especially when the pain is in the lower back, commonly shows itself in the form of muscle strain, muscle spasm or a slipped disc. People will injury their back most often by lifting something wrong. The item need not be heavy; though lifting something heavy can strain your back. But even lifting something light using the wrong muscles in your back can cause strain and pain. Bending wrong or for too long, like working in your garden or shoveling the snow, can also cause back problems. The strain can cause a disc in the spine to bulge out between the bones and put pressure on the nerves. This is known as a slipped disc.
There are some things you can do to ease this pain in your back. Usually treatment is simple and requires a few days bed rest, but no more, as more tends to weaken your muscles. Hot and cold treatments are also recommended. This is in the form of ice packs or a hot water bottle or heating pad. Which you use is based solely on preference and what works best for you. When doing these treatments you should be sure to use the heat or […]

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