Queries on backache

do people die from backache?
(20 Jul 2007)

Although back pain can be rather excruciating and debilitating, there are no reports of people dying as a direct result of a backache. However, there are a number of side effects of back pain that can stress you out and bring you to a point of feeling limp and dead. Back pain in different areas of the back is likely to be the result of a number of different factors.

Stress and pressure that the spinal cord is placed under during a regularly routine is one of the major causes for back pain. Side effects of back pain include a significant amount of discomfort and irritability as a result of the lack of ability to move around easily. Besides this you would also find it difficult to lift heavy objects, bend easily, stand or walk for long periods of time and so on.

While backache relief can be achieved by the use of medication, newer holistic methods of yoga as well as simple massages are known to be very effective in reducing the amount of stress that the spine is under. Performing various back exercises will help build the muscles around this region that will serve to help your body handle the stress and load more effectively.

answered by A S on 13 Feb 2012, 11:50:37

Suggest some best lower back strengthening exercises?

Backaches are a very common ailment to suffer from and chances are that every person will have suffered from the condition at some point of time or the other. There are a number of factors that will all contribute to the development of the condition, which will have a significant impact on the sufferers comfort levels as well as ability to move freely.

There are a number exercises focused on strengthening lower back muscles that will help you deal with the pain more effectively as well as guard you against back pain in the future. Maintaining correct posture is the primary focus of any lower back strengthening exercises. Yoga and Pilates are some of the more popular holistic methods of treatment that will also help an individual deal with the pain being experienced. Of the many exercise that you could do is simply lie on your back with your head as well as your shoulders lifted off the ground using the strength of the muscles of your abdomen. Bring your right knee up to your chest and hold it for a period of 45 seconds and let the left leg extend out straight parallel to the floor. Repeat the same posture with the other leg for a total of 10 to 20 repetitions. Swimming is also a very highly regarded lower back strengthening exercise.

answered by A S on 10 Feb 2012, 4:27:57

How to treat a pulled back muscle?

The best treatment for pulled back muscle is to get adequate rest which helps to relax the strained muscle and give it time to heal. Physical movement should be avoided as much as possible as any sudden movements can worsen the injury. The next step in a pulled muscle treatment would be to apply hot and cold compresses to ease the soreness in the muscles. The cold from an ice pack can penetrate deep into the muscle and slow down the blood flow to the affected area. This helps in reducing the inflammation and swelling to a great extent and also eases the pain. Ice or gel packs should be applied to the sore area for at least 15- 30 minutes at a stretch. Alternating cold and hot compresses are one of the best home treatments for pulled back muscle which help in alleviating both stiffness and pain. Pain relieving drugs can also be consumed for recovery from such injuries. Another effective home treatment for pulled back muscle is adding 2 cups of magnesium sulfate or Epsom salt to a hot bath. Soaking your body in this bath for 12-15 minutes helps in alleviating the stiffness, soreness and swelling caused by strained muscles.

answered by A S on 1 Feb 2012, 5:29:02

answered by L B on 20 Jul 2007, 9:43:13

Queries on backache

do people die from backache? (20 Jul 2007)

do people die from backache?
(20 Jul 2007)