Low back pain is a common taxation affecting more than 80% of the adult population at one time or another in his life. There are many causes and can be difficult to determine the source of the problem without medical intervention, ie. a visit to the doctor or chiropractor.

Some of the most common causes are likely to perform physical activity in which the body is not used, such as gardening or strenuous lifting objects too heavy.

This excessive exercise may result in displacement of the disc (or herniated disk). This is the result of twisting, usually during the lift. A slipped disk sounds worse than it probably is. It is simply the appearance of their spinal bone slightly bulky, and touching on some nerves. Some basic exercises can help relieve pain and correct the problem disk.

Now this may sound simple (and is!), But also very effective. Lie on the floor with some pillows under your head and knees for support. This takes the strain off your lower back. An alternative is to place a pillow on a chair seat and foot rest on the chair with your back on the floor.

This is a great way to relax your back and relieve the pressure to lower back. You must perform this exercise for no more than 1 to 2 days in a row, stand up and walk every hour.

Heated pads help relieve muscle spasm. Do this for 20-30 minutes at a time. Ice packs are also a suitable alternative.

Some medications that help reduce inflammation are aspirin and Entrophen. Panadol is also useful to control the minor pain while you rest on your lower back and recover.

Massaging the lower back can help reduce inflammation and swelling. As the muscles relax, circulation increases and the pain often decreases.

Combining these tips, along with much-needed bed rest, her back pain will be gone and the back should be returned to his old self.

At this point, you may consider practicing some exercises to strengthen the back, to avoid future occurrence of new pain. We will discuss some prevention tips in future articles.

Important Note: If back pain is persistent for 2-3 weeks, you should consult your family doctor. There is no substitute for professional medical advice.