FOOT HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER 5 Ways to Treat and Prevent Lower Back Pain
Jun 01, 2015
FOOT HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER
5 Ways to Treat and Prevent Lower Back Pain
LOWER BACK PAIN
Lower back pain can be a chronic, even
debilitating condition that prevents you from
engaging fully in your work and your life.
If you’ve ever suffered from lower back pain,
you're not alone.
Studies show nearly 80% of people worldwide
will experience back pain at some point in
their lifetime.*
* The Podiatry Institute
So what, if anything, can you do to treat and
prevent it?
If you are currently experiencing lower back
pain, these methods may help.
1. Use supplemental devices
like cushions, to align and support your back.
2. Rest your back + apply hot/cold treatments
or topical analgesics as needed to relieve
the pain.
3. Practice good posture while sitting + standing.
Keep your neck and back straight and relax
your shoulders.
4. Maintain ground alignment
with supportive shoes or shoe inserts.
Avoid high heel shoes.
5. Stretch + tone
your back muscles on a regular basis.
For particularly painful back pain, consider
physical therapy or other medical
treatments (such as chiropractic therapy
and acupuncture) to bring your body back
into alignment and reduce your pain.
An untreated back injury may lead to more
serious long-term conditions, like a bulging
disc or arthritis.
Both of these conditions put undue pressure on
the spinal cord, leading to chronic pain and
potentially requiring surgery.
See your doctor if you injure your back
or have lower back pain for more than a
few days.
FOOT HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER
For more information about treating and preventing back pain from the experts at FootSmart and the Podiatry Institute, visit www.footsmart.com/Foot-Health-Resource-Center.