How many days have you lost to lower back pain?  How many activities have you missed out on?  Isn’t it time you find out what you can do about it?   What if you could live your life with a strong and healthy back?  What if you felt so well, you finally lost the nagging fear your back will “go out” on you? 

 

Secret Number One

If you have sharp or shooting pain in the lower back, the best thing to do it is use ice.  Often times people use heating pads and this is a big mistake.  Electric heating pads can actually make your problems worse.  Use ice early on and apply the ice over a wet towel from 5-20 minutes, three times daily.  This will bring the swelling down and offer relief in most cases of lower back pain.

 

Secret Number Two

Avoid sitting.  Sitting increases the pressure on the discs of the spine.  Walk, stand, lean, or lay belly down on a big exercise ball.

 

Secret Number Three

If you must sit, lean backward, put weight on your elbows and avoid sitting up straight.  Contrary to popular belief, sitting up straight damages the spine.  Doing what you do naturally (slouching) is better for you.  It’s better for the discs of the lower back.

 

Secret Number Four

According to the Agency For Health Care Policy and Research, the standard medical modalities are “very expensive and not very effective.”  In most instances of lower back pain, you don’t want to see you ordinary doctor.  If you have lower back pain call (303) 394-2273, let’s talk about it.  If you’re not in the Denver area, call a local doctor of chiropractic.

 

Secret Number Five

Avoid bending and twisting movements such as; shoveling, lifting the garage door, or lifting the groceries out of a car.  These movements are dangerous and tend to provoke discal problems.

 

Secret Number Six

Avoid high heels.  Wear a lower heel.  Cowboy boots and high heels increase the curve in the lower back, and put pressure on the delicate nerves that come from the spine.

 

Secret Number Seven

According to the Federal Government and the Agency For Health Care Policy and Research, the most effective care for lower back pain are adjustments, like the ones doctors of chiropractic provide.  According to clinical practice guidelines #14, a panel of medical specialists agreed the care that chiropractors provide is the best care for sharp back pain.

 

If you have lower back pain and you’re still unsure what to do, or you need more help, call my center.  Even if I’m too busy to take the call, I will call you back as soon as possible.  Call (303) 394-CARE, or (303) 394-2273.

 

Dr. Visentin, D.C.

Carechiropractic.com

Back Pain Specialist

Care Chiropractic

Denver, CO  

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