Anyone on the planet is not exempted from experiencing back pain. A study[1] once revealed that 90% of Americans experience back pain at one point in their lives. A recent report from CBS News[2] declared a much improved statistics, stating that 8 out of 10 Americans suffer from back pain at one time or another. The difference on the findings does not really indicate a huge development. Thus, the struggle against back pain continues -- and on this post, I've put together a list of the known effective ways to fight off or prevent back pain. Please deal with caution as this is just presented for educational purposes.
Back pain is that debilitating pain felt in the back which usually comes from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or structures in the spine[3]. It can have a sudden onset or may be a chronic pain; it can be constant or intermittent, might stay in one place or extend to other areas of the body; it can be a dull discomfort or a sharp, piercing, or a burning sensation. Back pain can be a cause for sleepless nights or an uncomfortable day all throughout.
Whether you are presently waging a war against back pain or trying to prevent it, here are some effective and recent solutions:
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Back pain is that debilitating pain felt in the back which usually comes from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or structures in the spine[3]. It can have a sudden onset or may be a chronic pain; it can be constant or intermittent, might stay in one place or extend to other areas of the body; it can be a dull discomfort or a sharp, piercing, or a burning sensation. Back pain can be a cause for sleepless nights or an uncomfortable day all throughout.
Whether you are presently waging a war against back pain or trying to prevent it, here are some effective and recent solutions:
10 Ways To Ease Back Pain
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1) Inversion Therapy
Many causes of back pain is attributed to the natural force that gravity puts to the body. Inversion therapy claims to reverse gravity's effects by allowing you to hang upside down or at a certain angle using an inversion table. Inversion therapy allows the body to work with the downward pull of gravity, which will then increase the space between the vertebrae and relieve pressure on the areas of the back that are in pain, such as the discs, ligaments and nerve roots. Inversion therapy claims to reduce back & neck pain, relieve stress, reduce sciatic discomfort, stretch and relax the entire body and other benefits such as improved posture and improved blood circulation. Consult with your doctor first before doing the therapy and invest on a quality and trusted inversion table brand if you decide to do so.
