{"id":1577482,"date":"2019-11-15T07:35:10","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T12:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1577482"},"modified":"2022-01-13T21:43:10","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T02:43:10","slug":"the-best-ways-to-beat-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/the-best-ways-to-beat-back-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Ways To Beat Back Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"pk-dropcap pk-dropcap-borders\">Back pain can affect your ability to carry out everyday tasks. While back pain isn\u2019t always curable, there are many that you can get some relief from your discomfort. Here are just a few effective ways to manage back pain.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1576590\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamara-bellis-pONwcn4IcVU-unsplash-800x1203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamara-bellis-pONwcn4IcVU-unsplash-800x1203.jpg 800w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamara-bellis-pONwcn4IcVU-unsplash-1160x1745.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamara-bellis-pONwcn4IcVU-unsplash-320x481.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamara-bellis-pONwcn4IcVU-unsplash-560x842.jpg 560w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tamara-bellis-pONwcn4IcVU-unsplash-1920x2888.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"see-a-doctor\"><strong>See a doctor<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t spoken to a doctor about your back pain, it important to see one \u2013 especially if you\u2019ve suffered from chronic back pain. A doctor can diagnose the cause of your back pain and is able to offer treatment options. For severe back pain, you may be prescribed medication, physiotherapy or have to consider surgery as an option.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"invest-in-a-new-mattress\"><strong>Invest in a new mattress<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There is a link between lack of sleep and back pain. Some people are unable to sleep because of their pain, but a poor night\u2019s sleep can make any inflammation worse. Investing in a new mattress may be a solution. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mattressonline.co.uk\/Shop\/Orthopaedic-Mattresses-C142\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">orthopedic mattresses<\/a> specifically designed for those with back pain \u2013 they can offer added support, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.\u00a0 Sleep hygiene is also important to a good night&#8217;s sleep.\u00a0 Keep your room cool, dark and most importantly, turn your cell phone off or leave it in another room.\u00a0 Have a regular routine and stick to the same bedtime and wake up time every day to get optimal rest.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"try-alternative-medicine\"><strong>Try alternative medicine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There may be forms of alternative medicine that may work for you to help relieve pain. Turmeric is just one popular anti-inflammatory herb that could be worth looking into. A doctor <a href=\"https:\/\/leafwell.com\/medical-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">may also recommend medical marijuana<\/a> from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadacannabisdispensary.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">weed dispensary<\/a>. Not all of these alternative medicines work for everyone.\u00a0 It is important to speak to your doctor and homeopath for a truly integrated approach to your pain management.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"get-a-massage\"><strong>Get a massage<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Massages can also alleviate back pain. They can help to loosen up tight muscles and tendons that may be inflamed. You should always use a professional massage therapist in order to get the best results for your back pain.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"try-acupuncture\"><strong>Try acupuncture<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/acupuncture\/about\/pac-20392763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Acupuncture<\/a> is an ancient Chinese medicine still used today that involves inserting long, thin needles into acupuncture points.\u00a0 It is often used in combination with other therapies.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"take-a-hot-bath\"><strong>Take a hot bath<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A hot bath can help alleviate discomfort for someone with a bad back.The heat combined with the buoyancy of the water can release endorphins that help to numb the pain. You may even want to try professional hydrotherapy.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"try-yoga\"><strong>Try yoga<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s important to keep physically active with back pain. Low impact exercise like yoga is great for people with back problems. You should avoid high impact exercises that involve jumping or running as these can easily aggravate a back problem and make it worse.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Back pain can affect your ability to carry out everyday tasks. While back pain isn\u2019t always curable, there are many that you can get some relief from your discomfort. 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