What can I do to relieve my lower back pain?

A low backache can be due to an acute injury or even from a prolonged neglected minor injury, leading to arthritis. Despite the causes, there are some routine techniques you can follow, merely to keep your back pain at bay.

Use Hot and Cold Treatment: You can use both the heat and the cold to your advantage when you suffer from severe back pain. However, you must be careful in what order you are using these temperatures for your well being. If your injury is fresh and you have been experiencing low backache, use an ice pack first and then follow thermal bag treatments.

Your sleeping position matters: Make sure you are sleeping in the right and comfortable place for your spine.

Yoga: Annals of Internal medicine had published various reports and studies supporting the fact that yoga has a short-term effect to relieve back pain.

Stretch: Once every 20 minutes, take a break from your monotonous work. Stretch your body or go for a minute’s walk and that will help.

Watch your weight: Maintain your weight by following  healthy diets and regular exercises.

OTC Drugs: Some anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, Advil, Motrin or other trade names of Ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, and so forth can help manage the pain. Other drugs like Tylenol can also assist in pain management and also can give you mild drowsiness to rest.

Back Brace and Posture Corrector: Start using a back brace and posture corrector. It would help you sit in the right position so that your spine can manage your body weight.