Take Action to Relieve Your Back Pain

Every bone in your body plays a vital role in your health. If your muscles, tendons or bones suffer some damage, you could be looking at some serious back troubles. This can include slipped herniated disks, a broken back, or fractures. Your back pain can result from any number of actions, activities, improper movements, overexertion, or even disease.

Back pain is complex, since there are so many contributing factors. For instance, your central nervous system adjacent to your spine has a big part to play in the formation of back pain.

Statistics indicate that over one million individuals experience some type of back pain, either severe or minor. Half of these cases could have been prevented in the first place, without the need for medical intervention. The rest might have to suffer the pain for years to come unless they take a more proactive approach to managing the condition.

In some instances, the problem is addressed through the use of surgery. But surgery frequently has complications, which can even go so far as to make your back pain worse than it was already. Even if you damage a shoulder ligament or tendon, you can take measures to relieve your pain without resorting to surgery.

Did you know that losing weight can reduce back pain? All over the world, obesity is becoming a serious problem. This extra weight increases pressure on the muscles and usually results in back pain. "My feet are killing me," is a common complaint. You might not stop to think that the problem lies in poorly fitting shoes, excessive body weight and too much pressure on the joints and muscles that support you.

How do you relieve pain from a slipped herniated disk? Learn how to lean and bend correctly, lose weight if necessary, wear properly fitting shoes and curl up to relieve pain.

Are you aware that by curling up in a fetal position you can reduce the pain caused by a herniated slipped disk? Just lay down on your side and curl up your knees to your chest, and you'll feel the effect. While you're curled, don't fold up too tightly, and tuck a pillow or cushion between your knees. Don't raise your hips.

Once you're aware of the causes of back pain, you can start to take action and relieve your symptoms.