title:Treatments For Lower Back Pain

author:Michael Colucci
source_url:http://www.articlecity.com/articles/health/article_4844.shtml
date_saved:2007-07-25 12:30:12
category:health
article:

If you are feeling persistent pain in your lower back, the first thing you want to
do is visit your doctor in order to get a diagnosis for the problem. After your
diagnosis has been completed you will then want to look over the different types of
treatments available for back pain.
Most problems involving back pain can be treated in a moderate way, while certain
conditions may require you to have surgery. Most patients suffering from back pain
will begin feeling relief two weeks after beginning treatment.
Some of the methods used in correcting back pain are very basic. You may only be
required to rest or exercise while undergoing physical therapy. More advanced
treatments may include acupuncture or chiropractic help. Your doctor will be able
to give you a list of treatments for different types of back pain.
Despite this, doing your own research will allow you to better understand the types
of treatments available. Different methods of correcting back pain have both
advantages and disadvantages. The most important factor in treating your back pain
is to be in control of your treatments.
When you have pain in your back, you should be able to get pain relief. Many
doctors prescribe medications to their patients in order to reduce pain. Pills
taken orally such as aspirin and other medication which don't require prescriptions
are often used.
If this isn't strong enough, doctors will often begin prescribing opioids. These
usually add to the medicine you're already taking, and are usually ingested in the
form of codeines. Sometimes stronger opioids such as morphine are used. Sometimes
patients may experience undesireable side effects when taking medications for back
pain.
Patients with severe back pain may also need to undergo physical therapy. Some
forms of physical therapy are more passive thant others. Getting back massages and
applying heat are cold objects to the back generally only work the first few weeks
after suffering a back injury. After this patients begin doing active forms of
physical therapy such as correcting their posture and other forms of exercise.
Another important treatment for back pain is psychological therapy. Back pain often
causes large amounts of stress due to the fact people suffering aren't able conduct
everyday activities. Some people may not be able to work and be employed in the
types of jobs they enjoy doing. Psychologists will often counsel patients in order
to help them cope with and manage the stress they have.

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