February 14th, 2010 
admin When you are experiencing back pain, inactivity may seem like the most reasonable approach to managing it; motion taxes the muscles of the back and jars the spine. In reality, bed rest is only appropriate for certain types of back pain, and then only for a day or two.
If you have suffered an injury to the back such as a strained muscle, then taking it easy for a day or two and applying ice to reduce inflammation are acceptable methods of pain management. These types of injuries generally repair themselves within a few days. Muscle tightness and soreness can benefit from rest and the application of heat, which facilitates increased blood flow that helps to loosen the muscle.
If pain persists beyond this point, it is important to find ways to remain active. Bed rest for more than 2 days can have adverse effects on both the cause of your back pain and your overall health.
A paper on the subject of bed rest, written by Susan and Brad Sorosky, MDs, and Joel Press, MD, tells us that aerobic fitness has been shown to decrease by 25% after 3 weeks of bed rest, and that muscles lose 1-3% of their strength per day if not used. To see the whole text, refer to DesertSpineandSports.com.
Aerobic fitness, also called cardiovascular fitness, is important to recovering from injuries; it means a strong heart that is able to send more oxygen and nutrients to the tissues of the body. Muscles and spinal discs need oxygen and nutrients to repair themselves.
A loss of muscle strength is also deleterious to recovering from or managing back pain. Whatever the cause of your pain, you need strong core muscles to support the spine and share the load of the upper body. Often, treatment plans for back pain include an exercise regimen geared toward your specific problem, whether it’s a misplaced vertebra, a damaged disc, a muscle imbalance or stenosis (the narrowing of the spinal canal and impingement of nerves). Strong muscles help to hold your spine in place and prevent strain on certain muscles that occurs when they compensate for weaker ones.
To decide whether bed rest is right for your type of pain, it is best to know what the source is. A doctor may be able to help you, but a firm diagnosis is often not reached since there are so many potential causes of back pain. The best thing you can do for yourself is describe in detail the type of pain you feel and what happened at its onset. Whether you felt sudden sharp pain after lifting a heavy object or soreness the day after playing a game of basketball will drastically change the diagnosis of your back problem. Rest is appropriate for acute injuries (such as soreness after a basketball game), and in case the pain is so severe that movement is not possible. If such severe pain exists, though, alternative means must be sought.
Those with chronic back pain who are unable to perform regular exercise may need to participate in water aerobics. The water is an ideal environment for those with pain, since the body’s weight is taken off of damaged tissues and joints. If you have debilitating back pain for more than two days, it is imperative that you seek alternatives to bed rest. Being informed will protect you against harmful myths of pain management.
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I found a book that really helped me with my lower back pain. It’s something new where you learn to adjust yourself instead of seeing a chiropractor all the time. Now I can adjust myself anytime I need, sometimes even when I’m out and about, it’s that easy.
Check out the link for the book. There’s a video there too.
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http://selfadjustingtechnique.com
Well what you can do is just find an old chiropractor that does not need the business and ask them if you can just come when you want or every week or two. There are some.
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it’s worth going to a chiropractor for total relief.
U may take Mag Phos-6x — 4 t.d.s. Daily for a month to get pain relief. Available @ any local Homoeo shop.
Don’t take anything for 10 minutes before and 10 minutes after medication. Don’t swallow the tabs. and to be dissolved on/under ur tongue.
it’s a drug of choice for pains. all the best to u
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http://www.saioam.com.
take1. yograj gugulu 1gm. twice in a day..
2. maha vat vidhwansan ras 1 tab twice a day…
3.masage with mahanarayan oil..
4.tab.dolonex dt once a day….
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Try oregano oil. It’s a natural body defender and purifier has demonstrated potential as a potent germicide, plus:
Shown to be Effective for:
* Digestive health
* A healthy immune system
* Joint and muscle flexibility
* Respiratory health
* Smooth, healthy, and clear-looking skin
* Helping to establish a toxic environment for unhealthy organisms constantly attacking our skin, digestive tracts, and mucus membranes
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I use it for pain instead of tylenol.
A hot bath to relax the muscles is a good idea. Chiropractors are a waste of money at any price.
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Hot water bottle fomentation morning and evening will help.
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You can buy that e-book suggested by Deborah W or read http://www.helium.com/tm/148271.
The only way to eliminate pain is to fix the trauma generating it. The basic information is at that link some experimentation is required because every bodies problem is different.
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you can try gradual cold showers and/or hot showers. Both cold and heat are known to reduce pain.
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