BACK PAIN VIDEO

BACK IN CONTROL:Managing Chronic Back Pain

Living with chronic backpain can be challenging, but learning how to manage it can help you regain comfort and control in your daily life

What is chronic backpain?

Chronic back pain is a long-term condition that causes pain in the lower back.It often leads to stiffness, limited movement and difficulty standing up straight. Back pain can be affected by factors like age, weight, activity level, occupation and stress. Having a job where you sit for most of the day can put pressure on your back and worsen back pain.

How can I manage my back pain?

Chronic back pain can be managed in many different ways. Discovering what works for you can lead to greater comfort, mobility, and control over your daily life.

What lifestyle changes could help me?

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Anything that strengthens your core muscles

Keeping as active as possible and exercising regularly

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Taking stretch breaks to avoid sitting still for long periods

Alternative therapies

Acupuncture can help to reduce chronicpain.

Physiotherapy for manual therapy can also help with back pain as it stretches andstrengthens your muscles

If you are struggling mentallywith your pain, talk to your doctor about therapies like Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

What medications couldhelp me?

Pain relievers that reduce inflammation, like ibuprofen and naproxen, can relieve back pain . It is important to speak to your doctor about taking them long-term and finding the right one for you. Sometimes, doctors prescribe medications that reduce the amount of pain messages that arrive in your brain, like duloxetine, to help with chronic back pain

Whichever medication you take, you mustalways follow the prescribed dose to avoid dangerous side effects

Yoga. as It includes effective breathing techniques and control, stretching and gentle movements, which effectively engage andstrengthen your muscles.

Listening to music you love can reducepain because it makes your brain release endorphins, which make us happy and are a natural pain relief

Therapeutic massages can ease the painas they relieve tension. They also help with the anxiety and stress pain may cause.

What can I do at home?

This is a lot of information ,Where do I start?

You can start wherever you want and can always change your mind or try something new if it doesn’t work. The management techniques in this video are not the only ones available to you.Work with your doctor to determine your goals regarding chronic back pain and where you want to start.

The most important thing to remember is that you are in control of your chronic back pain. Your pain is unique to you, so you can choose the journey you want to take to find effective pain management.

REMEMBER

always tell your doctor ifsomething isn’t working for you so that you can change it together.