BACK PAIN TREATMENT

Here's another good reason to be active

When you have lower back pain, you may not want to leave your bed—but the best way to get some relief is actually to get moving, according to new research.

The new study, published Monday in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, analyzed previous studies of treatment methods for lower back pain, which hits about 80% of people at some point in their life. The researchers concluded that based on the evidence available, exercise in combination with education (for example, information about lower back pain, posture or exercise ) was likely to lower the risk of lower back pain. While exercise alone was also found to be effective, the researchers say it’s unclear whether these effects would last beyond a year

“This finding raises the important issue that, for exercise to remain protective against future [lower back pain], it is likely that ongoing exercise is required,” the study authors write.

Acetaminophen is a powerful pain medication that is often recommended for back pain and other forms of musculoskeletal pain. It relieves pain by working centrally (in the brain) to switch off the perception of pain.

Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) is often recommended because of its relatively low risk profile. For example, it may be recommended for people who can’t or prefer not to take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, or NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen, Advil), because of stomach irritation or worries about heart attack risks.

Acetaminophen is among the most common over-the-counter pain medications. In addition to being widely sold on its own, acetaminophen is other medications. However, like all medications, there are potential risks and drawbacks. This article discusses some the benefits and risks of acetaminophen, as well as research into its effectiveness for back pain.



How Acetaminophen Is Used for Back Pain

Acetaminophen is typically sold in varying strengths. For instance, one popular brand, Tylenol, is available in regular strength, extra strength, and arthritis pain formulas.

Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the most common health conditions globally, incurring substantial health and economic costs due to disability, general ill health and lost days at work.

Despite its high prevalence, the source of pain is often unclear, with the result that it is often described as "non-specific LBP."

Chiropractic techniques are developed on the premise that your body is able to heal itself at a faster rate, if it’s given the right resources to do so.

The types of techniques Chiropractors use to treat a wide variety of conditions and diseases connected to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems help relieve pain, tension, and improve mobility

RELIVING NECK AND BACK PAIN
If you are suffering from neck and/or back pain, our Snellville Chiropractors predominantly use the following five techniques to treat these types of conditions.