How to Relieve Back Pain

Back pain is responsible for most of the disabilities worldwide. Moreover, a large number of absentees from workplaces are also due to this incapacitating disorder. ‘How to relive back pain?’ has become the most common concern of most of the societies across the world.

‘Prevention is better than cure’, this should be the slogan for relieving back pain. Back pain can be prevented by taking proper care of the back from the very outset. Most of the back pains are postural, occurring due to the use of poorly designed and, unsupportive chairs. So, use of such chairs must be avoided. Moreover, unusual push or pull on the back should be avoided during physical activities.

There are certain stretching exercises of the back which strengthen the back muscles and relieve back pain. Swimming has proved to be the best exercise for the prevention of back pain.

A healthy and balanced diet is very important for a healthy back. Necessary components of the diet like water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals should be in adequate amount in the diet, as they will make the back strong and healthy. If enough amounts of these dietary components cannot be taken in daily diet, then supplements must be used. A multiple of dietary supplements containing Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and calcium are available in the market. Glucosamine and chondroitin are two important components to be supplemented as they help in the formation of the cartilage.

If all these measures fail and you manage to have a back pain, you should consult a doctor. Most of the back pains are of mechanical nature and are well addressed by oral or topical analgesics, and muscle relaxants. Physiotherapy is another very promising treatment modality to relieve back pain.