Back pain relief

Back pain can have a significant effect on our lives. Try these simple steps to help with back pain relief:

Keep moving

This is very important if you have minor back pain.  Continue with your normal activities (where possible), this often encourages back pain relief.  Staying active will also reduce the risk of your back problems recurring.  The Dynaspine Back Support is ideal due to its unique, flexible design which allows for movement, along with optimal support.  Read more information about the Dynaspine Back Support.

Rest

Many people believe that resting their back when they have a minor sprain will relieve the pain.  Lying/sitting in a static position can do more harm than good.  Our bodies were built to move so keep resting to a minimum and start moving as soon as possible.

Heat

Applying a heat pack or hot water bottle to the affected area or having a hot bath can help ease the stiffness and tension in your back.  Loosening the muscles can help you to move more freely.  Heat treatment is also available in cream/gel form. 

Ice

If the joint or area is swollen or inflamed, try applying a cold compress such as ice to the affected area.  Make sure you wrap the ice up in a towel so it doesn't damage your skin.  Ice therapy is also available in creams and gels.

Don't rush

Don't become impatient with your recovery, it can take time.  Also, as your back pain improves make sure you don't overdo it too soon otherwise you could cause more back problems.

Medicines

Painkillers such as paracetamol/aspirin or anti-inflammatory tablets like ibuprofen can help with back pain relief.  However if you have an underlying problem which is causing your back pain, you should seek advice from your GP as medicines may only mask the problem, you may need further treatment from a physiotherapist or other healthcare professional.

Exercises

One of the most important steps in treating many cases of back pain is strengthening the back muscles through lower back pain exercises.  An effective way of deciding on the best lower back pain exercises to do is to look at the biomechanical causes and provide exercises to deal with these causes.  This enables us to take the pressure off the back without working it directly, and so reducing the risk of hurting ourselves.

We have a great selection of back pain exercises from Martin Haines, Biomechanics Coach & UK Leading Physiotherapist, DipRGRT MCSP SRP MBC MBCA.  Take a look at our Lower Back Pain Exercises and start the road to recovery!

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