9 mistakes in back pain
1. Vice of position. Most pain in the cervical spine is based on the wrong position of the neck and head, with wrong projection with tension in the vertebral bodies and straining of the neck muscles. It is recommended that, at the office, the back should be straight, the base of the head should be almost perpendicular to the spine, and every 1-2 hours to take a break from looking at the monitor, with light gymnastics of the neck.
2. Ineffective hydration. Intervertebral discs contain water and must have a certain consistency to effectively support all movements and stresses. Dehydration reduces the intervertebral space, brings the vertebral bodies closer together and can generate nerve conflicts with inflammation and pain.
3. Delay in seeing a doctor. A persistent back pain requires a consultation with a rheumatologist, who will decide what kind of condition it is, if a complex treatment is needed, if there is a need for a neurosurgical consultation.
4. Too many anti-inflammatories. Back pain sufferers bombard their bodies with NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). High use of these drugs can lead to disorders of the stomach, kidneys, heart and blood vessels. An underestimated medicine for back pain is paracetamol, which can be taken in the form of the classic preparation of 500 mg, one tablet every 5-6 hours, until the pain subsides, but not for more than 3 days. Read More…