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How To Treat Chronic Lumbar Strain

Chronic lumbar strain, also known as back strain, is the most common type of back injury, usually caused by straining the muscles, tendons or ligaments along your spine. It is by far the leading cause of low back pain in the United States and can be the result of incorrect posture and poor technique when picking things up, especially heavy objects.

It can cause severe pain, obstructing an individual's ability to perform normal activities and can be temporarily debilitating. For example, muscle spasms from a simple back strain can cause excruciating lower back pain that can make it difficult to walk or even stand.

Injuries to the spine, neck and/or back should never be ignored; after all, what begins as a minor strain can quickly turn into a chronic back injury if not properly treated. Most episodes of back injury can be successfully treated with anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, naproxyn, and/or acetaminophen (tylenol), with ice packs for 24 hours, followed by heat therapy.

A mobility exercise program can be used to strengthen the core muscles (abdominal and back) to prevent the re-occurrence of back injury or strain. If lifting heavy objects is something you must do, back injury can be eliminated by stooping down with trunk upright, and accomplishing the lift by putting the greatest strain on the muscles of the legs and thighs. By applying ergonomic principles to work station design, equipment and worker movements, back injuries can be virtually eliminated in the workplace. Proper posture habits are another way to help prevent back injuries from re-occurring.

Regardless of your goals and methods for your back exercise program, you should use caution, as even a minor back strain can be painful and prevent you from being very active until it heals. Mild back strain is an inconvenience that can take up to two weeks to heal. Moderate to severe back strain is painful and can take as long as 6 weeks to heal.

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I have suffered from chronic lumbar strain and the resulting pain for over 25 years. To learn more about back strain and how to prevent it, visit my website at http://www.betterbackhealthforlife.com

Nurse Seaks Lumbar Pain Relife!?

I'm a young nurse 21 to be exact, and I've been working as a CNA/LNA since I was 17. I have terrible lumbar pain all the time from over extending, and twisting and turning. I working on getting better at using my body mechanics. My question is, other than those home hot packs, and bengy (and other topical medications) that I anyone can suggest. I don't really want to take any medication if I can avoid it.
So let me know if anything has worked for you, or if there are any pillows, massages, ect that you would recommend. Also, If there are any other nurses out there let me know what's worked for you!!!

I used to live with a nurse and know they get a good workout.

One of the muscles that could be overworked in your case is the quadratus lumborum (QL), easy to pull when dragging things or arching the ribs toward the pelvis, which is its job.

Place your hands on your hips, fingers forward, and settle your thumbs into the lower back, pressing both in toward the spine. Work your way up gently, toward the ribs with each press, and examine for sensitive areas.

The QL attaches the pelvis to the upper 4 lumbar transverse processes and lower rib, so when it's out of whack, the pain spreads throughout the lower back resulting in a good amount of splinting. Worst case, it can completely immobilize you.

This one is hard to work deeply by yourself through the superficial muscles, but you might be able to work it with a tennis ball against the wall or floor. Just mind the kidneys and get some help near the spine if you need more pressure. Sometimes you can access portions of it via the lateral portion of the abdomen.

Stretches for this muscle can help down the line. The narrow doorway stretch, pressing the hands into one side while flattening the lumbar curve on the other side and lifting each knee in succession, always feels good.

Later, you can try reaching down to the opposite toe and other lateral stretches.

Don't forget the heat before you do the work.

Good luck... you'll get there.

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