Saturday, January 17, 2015

BACKACHE

BACKACHE

Backache is a common problem and responsible for major absenteeism at work.
Causes range from injury, disc prolapse, vertebral fracture, cervical and lumbar spondylosis, vertebral abnormalities. Also pregnancy, hormonal changes and weight gain leads to backache.

SYMPTOMS

Persistent aching or stiffness along the spine.
Localised sharp shooting pain in neck upper back or lower back
after strenous activity
Chronic ache in lower or middle back

DO'S & DONT'S

Sleep on a firm mattress. 
Improve your posture. Stand and sit straight. Keep your back straight when working at a bench, table, ironing board etc. 
Keep a cushion at the small of the back when sitting in a chair or while driving. 
Avoid sudden jerky movements and overactivity. To lift objects from floor, kneel do not bend. Or bend at the knees and not at the waist. 
Regular exercise for back muscles keep spasms at bay. Lie face down on the floor with your hands behind your back. Hollow your back by raising head and shoulders off the floor. Count three. Lower head and shoulders. Relax while you count ten. Repeat this for about 10 times. 
Massage your back once a week. 
Relaxation techniques, yoga and meditation help. 
A diet rich in calcium and multivitamins is recommended. In case ofan attack of backache, go to bed immediately on a firm mattress and stay there for atleast 24 hours, getting up only to go to the toilet. 
Consult a doctor in case of severe or persistent pain.

Homeopathic medicines are
Ruta, Sil, Phos, Kali-c, Sulph,
BACK - PAIN
BACK - PAIN - aching
BACK - PAIN - stitching pain
BACK - PAIN - pressing pain
BACK - PAIN - burning
BACK - PAIN - Spine
BACK - PAIN - Dorsal region
BACK - PAIN - Lumbosacral region



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