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What causes backache?
Lower back pain injuries are associated with lifting,
twisting, bending, reaching, pulling and pushing actions.
Those most at risk include truck drivers, warehouse
personnel, construction workers, heavy manufacturing
workers and nurses.
Lower back pain disorders are divided into two major diagnostic categories, and many times overlap:
- Disorders involving irritation of peripheral nerves within, or as they meet the spinal canal. These tend to cause chronic pain.
- Disorders involving soft tissue connecting segments together. These tend to cause acute pain and heal quickly.
How to treat backaches.
To treat minor back pain, Rest! Find a comfortable position and stay there. Apply ice for 10-15 minutes every hour. Take a mild, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory such the aspirin in BC Original Formula as soon as you can. For chronic back pain consult your doctor for treatment.
A strain is the overstretching of a muscle or tendon causing sudden, sharp pain at the site of injury.
A sprain is more serious and occurs when a joint is twisted or wrenched causing damage to attachments, but without dislocation. Muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and associated blood vessels may suffer damage. In severe cases, the joint cannot be moved at all. Sprains most frequently occur in the ankle and lower back region.
How to treat strains and sprains.
For minor sprains and strains rest the affected area, apply cold packs or ice, wrap the area with a compression bandage, and keep the affected area elevated as much as possible. Doctors recommend "RICE" for sprains and strains, which stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. A sprained ankle should always be X-rayed to rule out a fracture. Over-the-counter pain medications, such as aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen are routinely recommended to relieve minor pain and reduce inflammation. Try BC Original Formula or Arthritis Strength for fast pain relief. In more severe cases, consult your doctor for treatment.
**Use BC Powder for fast relief from minor body aches and pains.
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