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• Other mechanical causes of back pain include Spasms, Muscle tension, and
Ruptured or Herniated disks.
Injuries: Strains are tears in the ligaments that support the spine, and they
can occur from twisting or lifting improperly.
• Make sure the chair one sits on has a straight back and, its height
and arm rests can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
• When sitting for long time keep the knees at the level of the hips
or slightly higher (use a small stool if needed), use a small pillow
behind the lower back.
• Avoid sitting continuously for long periods; get up from the seat,
walk a few steps and stretch the back a little.
• Practice relaxation techniques
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such as Exercises or Yoga.
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• Severe pain that does not improve with rest
• Pain after a fall or an injury
• Numbness or tingling
• Pain plus any of the below problems:
-- Trouble urinating
-- Weakness
-- Numbness in your legs
-- Accompanying Fever
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-- Weight loss when not on a diet.
Diagnosis of Back Pain
• Medical history and Physical Examination.
• Other tests, such as:
-- X rays
-- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
-- Computed tomography (CT) scan
-- Blood tests.
--- Hot packs can soothe sore, stiff backs, by reducing the muscle spasms and pain.
--- Cold packs reduce swelling and thus pain.
Exercise
--- Proper exercise can help ease chronic pain but should not be used for acute back pain.
Medications
--- Analgesics.
--- Topical analgesics like creams & ointments,rubbed onto the skin over the site Some act as counter
irritants.
--- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are drugs that reduce both pain and swelling. Eg.
Ibuprofen, Ketoprofen, Naproxen sodium and Diclofenac.
--- Muscle relaxants and antidepressants may be prescribed for some types of chronic back pain.
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Complimentary Measures
Behavioral Changes
• You can learn to lift, push, and pull with less stress on your back.
• Changing how you exercise, relax,and sleep can help lessen back pain.
Alternative Treatments
•Degenerative disk disease ---due to ageing, some have disks that break down and
cause severe pain.
Timing
Morning : 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Evening : 5:00 am to 10:00 pm
Friday holiday
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