BACK PAIN 4
Home care after acute muscle strain:
· Use cold packs soon after 1+2+3 to relieve pain.
· Wrap ice in a piece of cloth.
· Hold it on the sore area for 15 minutes four times a day.
* You may be most comfortable lying on your back on the floor.
* Get plenty of rest, but avoid prolonged bed rest - more than a
day or two may slow recovery.
* Moderate movement during this period, keeps your muscles strong
and flexible. Avoid the activity that caused the sprain or
strain.
* Avoid heavy lifting, pushing or pulling, repetitive bending and
twisting.
* After 48 hours, you may use heat to relax sore or knotted
muscles. Use a warm bath, warm packs, a heating pad or a heat
lamp. But if you find that cold provides more relief than heat,
you can continue using cold, or try a combination of the two
methods.
* Gradually begin gentle stretching exercises.
* Avoid jerking, bouncing or any movements that increase pain
* Use pain medications (Ibuprofen).
* Massage may be helpful, especially for muscle spasms, but avoid
forceful pulling or pressure directly on your spine.
* If you must stand or sit much of the day, you may consider
using a support brace or corset. They may relieve your pain and
provide warmth, comfort and support.
Any questions be sent to drmmkapur@gmail.com
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· Use cold packs soon after 1+2+3 to relieve pain.
· Wrap ice in a piece of cloth.
· Hold it on the sore area for 15 minutes four times a day.
* You may be most comfortable lying on your back on the floor.
* Get plenty of rest, but avoid prolonged bed rest - more than a
day or two may slow recovery.
* Moderate movement during this period, keeps your muscles strong
and flexible. Avoid the activity that caused the sprain or
strain.
* Avoid heavy lifting, pushing or pulling, repetitive bending and
twisting.
* After 48 hours, you may use heat to relax sore or knotted
muscles. Use a warm bath, warm packs, a heating pad or a heat
lamp. But if you find that cold provides more relief than heat,
you can continue using cold, or try a combination of the two
methods.
* Gradually begin gentle stretching exercises.
* Avoid jerking, bouncing or any movements that increase pain
* Use pain medications (Ibuprofen).
* Massage may be helpful, especially for muscle spasms, but avoid
forceful pulling or pressure directly on your spine.
* If you must stand or sit much of the day, you may consider
using a support brace or corset. They may relieve your pain and
provide warmth, comfort and support.
Any questions be sent to drmmkapur@gmail.com
All earlier posts are stored in archives for your access and review
Visitors that follow can post contributions to the site
To introduce consumer/provider engagement visit http://www.surgseminar.blogspot.com/
http://www.otmanage.blogspot.com/
Click on image to see detail
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