Question 1

how can exercise help relieve lower back pain?

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Most of back pain: Can get better if you stay active, avoid positions and activities that may increase or cause back pain.Hen you no longer have acute pain, you may be ready for gentle strengthening exercises for your stomach, back, and legs, and perhaps for some stretching exercises. Exercise may not only help decrease low back pain, but it may also help you recover faster, prevent prevent reinjury to your back.

Question 2

how does one relieve lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

See below: Back pain is usually self limiting  heat, nsaids and rest are usually all it takes.  Try a massage.  If all that fails your pcp can prescribe a muscle relaxer for you.

Question 3

any tricks to relieve lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

See below: Back pain is usually self limiting.  Heat, nsaids and rest are usually all it takes.  Try a massage.  If all that fails your pcp can prescribe a muscle relaxer for you.

Question 4

how do you relieve your lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

See below: Back pain is usually self limiting.  Heat, nsaids and rest are usually all it takes.  Try a massage.  If all that fails your pcp can prescribe a muscle relaxer for you.

Question 5

can there be a way to relieve lower back pain?

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Low back pain: Staying fit is usually very helpful. If you are overweight, lose weight. Start regular exercises and stay active. Avoid prolonged sitting (follow a rule of 10/10 - standup for at least 10 sec every 10 min). Back muscles when toned up, are very helpful to the spine. Swimming regularly provides a low impact very effective exercise.

Question 6

what do you suggest to relieve my lower back pain?

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Low back pain: Work on strengthening your core muscles (low back and abdomen) through a low impact routine.  Stretching is very important and can include traction, knees to chest, pelvic tilts, etc.  A medicine ball is a good tool.  These exercises can be guided by a therapist or chiropractor with other modalities as well.  More aggressive options include cortisone injections.  See your doctor for advice.

Question 7

can you tell me how i could relieve my lower back pain?

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OTC Medication: Trial a combination of Tylenol (acetaminophen) 500 mg four times a day and Naproxen as directed. 

If you've had it for some time, find a doctor who does 'trigger point injections' and sacroiliac ligament injections. If not improved with those, an MRI might be ordered to see if there is disk disease.  Spinal manipulation by an Osteopath (DO) can help and they can also perform the injections and refer for MRI.

Question 8

what is the easiest way or fastest way to relieve lower back pain?

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Home remedy: Avoid heavy lifting, stooping, and strenuous activities but continue normal daily activity. It's important not to sit and lay around all day. Heat or ice can help as well as Ibuprofen and tylenol (acetaminophen). If pain persists for more than 1 month, you need to go see your doctor.

Question 9

what are the best ways to relieve lower back pain and build a stronger back?

Accepted Answer

Strengthen stomach: And back muscles. Learn proper lifting techniques.

Question 10

what do you suggest to relieve the lower back pain that i woke up with this morning?

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NSAIDS/ice/heat: Anti-inflammatory medications (if no contra-indication for them), cold packs and hot compress 20 minutes on, and about an hour off prior to re-applying. Avoid any heavy lifting, and avoid repetitive bending/squatting/twisting by waist. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

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