What can help my lower back pain?

Lower back pain is something that can affect people of all ages, and is one of the most common complaints at the GPs practice.
However, just because lower back pain is common doesn’t mean it should be tolerated on a daily basis.  Massage for lower back pain can provide significant relief for tired, painful, compressed muscles. With targeted massage therapy, lower back pain may be controlled and eased for long-term recovery.
The symptoms of lower back pain include:

  • Dull, aching pain: This can also be accompanied by muscle spasms in the lower back area including the base of the spine, the pelvis, and hips.
  • Pain after sitting: Sitting for prolonged periods puts pressure on the disks, causing symptoms to worsen when seated.
  • Pain that is worse upon waking up: Many people report lower back pain that is worse when waking up, but often find it subsides after moving around or when changing positions.

 

 

 

If you have lower back pain you may want to try the following:

  • stay active and try to continue with your daily activities
  • use an ice pack (or bag of frozen peas) wrapped in a tea towel to reduce pain and swelling
  • use a heat pack (or hot water bottle) wrapped in a tea towel to relieve joint stiffness or muscle spasms
  • resist the temptation to spend prolonged periods in bed

Massage therapy can alleviate lower back pain by reducing muscle tension and inducing a state of relaxation.  If you are suffering from lower back why not book a massage now.

 

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