Treatment Options for Lower Back Pain

When I was attending college, which was over fifteen years ago I always had lower back pain. It used to be that my back pain became so bad that I have difficulty sitting for even a short period of time. Through research I found that lower back pain is a common problem among Americans. Lower back pain often results from obesity, sitting long periods of time, poor posture or an injury to the body. I never had any type of injury so I am guessing it's from the sitting that I did as a student. I avoided going to the doctor because I didn't want to end up on pain medication that could possibly be additive. Instead I found different options that would help reduce or diminish my lower back pain.

Sit in an upright position. Slouching can cause pressure to the lower back area. I remember after slouching for a long period of time my lower back became tense and remain tense even after standing up. This tension and pain would continue to last for hours and even days. I started to form a habit of sitting in a chair upright. An upright position reduced the amount of tension that was directed to only my lower back area.

Do daily simple exercises. Exercising can help reduce and even relieve the tension in your back. Exercising that involves the whole body I think is the best. For example, one of my favorites ways to exercise is using the elliptical equipment. You are moving both your hands and legs at the same time. I find this exercise to reduce the stress that has been built up in my lower back area. Not everyone has an elliptical or works out at a gym so the next best thing would be going for a walk. Do a few stretches before you exercise to warm up the different muscles groups. Then around your neighborhood take a twenty-minute walk.

Get a massage. I know getting a massage has done wonders in instantly getting rid of my lower back pain. A good masseuse will know exactly what areas to massage to eliminate the lower back pain tension. You may have to try a few different massage therapists till you find one that works for you and your back.