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Erica Johnson investigates the widely advertised decompression therapy for back pain.  Comment |
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Wendy Mesley asks: Do Canadian pediatricians really endorse Lysol? Comment |
Erica Johnson investigates the widely advertised decompression therapy for back pain.
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Leading back doctor Hamilton Hall offers the following tips for dealing with back pain:
• Stay out of bed. Inactivity only makes things worse.
• Keep moving as much as your pain will permit. Surprisingly, in most cases, the more you move, the less it hurts.
• Stretching, particularly in directions that reduce the pain, is the right thing to do and do early.
• Try simple counter-irritants: an ice pack, a hot pack, or whatever makes you feel better.
• Most back attacks will resolve by themselves within a few weeks - even faster if you keep moving and stretching.
• If you need a pain reliever, non-narcotic, non-prescription medication is usually adequate.
• For the acute episode, massage or manipulation may interrupt the attack.
• Good posture helps a lot. Keep the natural curve in your low back when you sit; use a lumbar roll.
• Most back pain is benign, mechanical and self-limiting. Don't panic.
• Always remember, with the back, "hurt" does not equal "harm".
• The spine is very strong and very well protected. It takes a great deal of trauma to cause serious injury
This site is intended for informational purposes only — it is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have specific questions about specific symptoms, treatments or issues see your medical professional.
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