Low back pain is definitely one of 2 muscular skeletal issues I encounter the most in my clinic – the other being neck and shoulder issues.
Perhaps you bent the wrong way while lifting something heavy or twisted in the car or while lifting weights and felt your back “go” or “rip”. Perhaps you’re dealing with a degenerative condition like arthritis or just over 40 or so and feeling it!
Key Considerations
Whatever the cause, once you have low back pain it can be hard to shake. According to current research, about one in four people say they’ve had a recent bout of low back pain. And almost everyone can expect to experience back pain at some point in their lives. Horrid but true fact!
Most of the time low back pain needs to be “managed”. I hope the followng tips will be of help to you. You should seek other professional help when:
A Closer Look
These could be signs that you have a nerve problem or another underlying medical condition that needs to be treated.
SIMPLE TIPS TO TRY AT HOME:
Moving Forward
A good general rule as to whether you should use cold or heat is to ask yourself, “Does it make my back feel better when I apply it?” If you feel better, then it is working.