Many severe attacks of back pain develop from something as insignificant as bending over a bathroom sink, reaching to pick up a small item, sneezing, or reaching into a low cabinet. Usually, there has been a series of small accidents leading up to this cause for the back injury. Heavy lifting, falls, or severe strain are early precipitation factors in many back injuries. Most often, they have occurred previously and have been forgotten.
Faulty spinal dynamics are often a cause of severe back pain. Faulty spinal alignment, over a period of time, will cause gradual weakening of disc fibers and other ligaments. In this weakened condition, all it takes is a simple movement, such as reaching into the cupboard, for an injury to occur.
When such an incident occurs, the following measures should be taken:
1) Lie down immediately in any position that is comfortable.
2) Place a cold pack directly to the area of pain, cover with a towel, and keep the pack in place for 20-30
minutes. (If you do not have a cold pack, you can place 6-10 ice cubes in a plastic bag.)
This will hurt at first, but after several minutes the area will be desensitized and you will feel better. Do not
remove the pack until 20-30 minutes have elapsed. Reapply the ice as instructed by your doctor.
3) Call your chiropractic doctor and make arrangements to go to the office as soon as possible. In some cases,
it may be suggested that you remain at home in bed for a period of time.
4) Do not sit in a recliner of any kind, as this will aggravate the condition.
5) Maintain a positive outlook. Under Chiropractic care, back injury conditions usually respond favorably.
However, it takes time, so be patient. Let your doctor of Chiropractic determine what is best for your
condition.
One of the most beneficial things you can do to prevent a back injury is to routinely seek Chiropractic care, even when feeling good. This is a great way to maintain good health and help correct minor misalignments before they can cause a severe injury!
Faulty spinal dynamics are often a cause of severe back pain. Faulty spinal alignment, over a period of time, will cause gradual weakening of disc fibers and other ligaments. In this weakened condition, all it takes is a simple movement, such as reaching into the cupboard, for an injury to occur.
When such an incident occurs, the following measures should be taken:
1) Lie down immediately in any position that is comfortable.
2) Place a cold pack directly to the area of pain, cover with a towel, and keep the pack in place for 20-30
minutes. (If you do not have a cold pack, you can place 6-10 ice cubes in a plastic bag.)
This will hurt at first, but after several minutes the area will be desensitized and you will feel better. Do not
remove the pack until 20-30 minutes have elapsed. Reapply the ice as instructed by your doctor.
3) Call your chiropractic doctor and make arrangements to go to the office as soon as possible. In some cases,
it may be suggested that you remain at home in bed for a period of time.
4) Do not sit in a recliner of any kind, as this will aggravate the condition.
5) Maintain a positive outlook. Under Chiropractic care, back injury conditions usually respond favorably.
However, it takes time, so be patient. Let your doctor of Chiropractic determine what is best for your
condition.
One of the most beneficial things you can do to prevent a back injury is to routinely seek Chiropractic care, even when feeling good. This is a great way to maintain good health and help correct minor misalignments before they can cause a severe injury!
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