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How to Get Over with Backache


A few easy-to-follow suggestions to counter back ache, one of the common ailments in men.

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Mensxp - Monday 4 April 2011 5:30 PM IST

Most men have their first tryst with


backache between the ages of 30
and 45, about the same time they
start getting grey hair. According
to medical studies, at least 70
percent of men will have back
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two weeks, and up to 7 per cent
will have chronic pain that can last
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Muscle strain has been identified as the most common cause of back pain in several medical studies. As
men get older, they get less and less exercise. The amount of physical activity reduces to a good extent.
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Consequently, the muscles in the abdomen and back that support the spine deteriorate and get out of
shape. What happens after this is that you discover that you are unable to perform tasks with ease (as you (404) Tuesday 29 March 2011 4:59 PM IST
used to do previously) and experience pain in the abdomen area. Improper posture is also one of the major
reasons for back ache. Audi R8 Spyder open top version launched in
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Often back pain can be easily treated without surgery or drugs. But, if during the course of time, the pain
intensifies and spreads to other parts of the body, it means things have are getting out of hand and it’s (374) Saturday 26 March 2011 9:09 AM IST
definitely time to consult a specialist.
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Here are some tips for preventing and treating back pain:
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Early Morning Stretch
You can even start off your day by stretching while you still lie in your bed after waking up. Remember that
there has been very little movement in your body for the last eight hours or so (time when you were asleep). LIFESTYLE QUESTIONS &
It wouldn’t be a good idea to jump out of the bed the moment you open your eyes and kick-start the ANSWERS
workout abruptly. This would be asking for a sore back.
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Taking that Much-needed Break


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If your job requires you to sit at your desk for an extended time or if you’re travelling long-distance by a 8 Hours Ago
plane, train or a car, change position often and give your back a break it so deserves. Stand up and walk
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Avoid bending over at the waist to pick up an object. This can create tension in the back and increases
your risk of injury. Prefer kneeling down. Use long-handled tools and kneel on a cushion or knee pad to
garden, vacuum or do other “low-level” activities.

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A Good Posture
Maintaining good posture is one of the best ways to prevent back pain. Try this for improving your posture.
Stand against a wall or sit in a dining room chair, making sure that your shoulders and buttocks touch the
wall or your chair. Slip your arm into the space between your lower back and the wall or chair. If there is a
point where your hand isn’t touching both your back and the wall or chair, tilt your hips so that the extra
space is eliminated. Hold that position for a count of 20 while looking in the mirror to see what your posture
looks like. Try to maintain posture for the rest of the day. Do this exercise once a day for three weeks to
ensure good posture becomes a habit.
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The mattress you sleep on should provide proper support, be level and not slump. Medium-firm mattress
can provide better back support.

Chill-up Your Back


Applying ice to the back can help reduce pain and swelling. Wrap ice cubes in a pillowcase or a towel
(never apply ice directly to the skin) and put it on the sore spot for 10 minutes each hour until the pain
subsides.
Warming-it-up
Once the chill does it job (relieves swelling) – which it usually does within 48 hours, you can start using
heat. Heat increases blood flow to the affected area, relaxes tissues and can improve your mobility. You
can either apply a warm washcloth to the back for 5 to10 minutes every hour, or bathe/take shower with
warm water.
Over-the-Counter-Drugs
Taking 1-2 aspirin or ibuprofen tablets every four to six hours can temporarily relieve pain and reduce
swelling. But this is a makeshift treatment and not a proper therapy to treat backache in the long run.
Besides, these drugs have their own side-effects as well. Do not develop a dependence on them and never
exceed manufacturer’s prescribed dosage.
Medical Advice
Do not hesitate from seeking medical advice if things start to worsen. Do not start playing the doctor

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yourself or let others around you do the same. (MensXP.com)
Also read : How to Improve Your Posture, How to Lose Weight and Stay Slim without Working Out

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Sw eety 4 minutes ago Report Abuse 0 0


most common cause for backache is sleeping posture.
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Suriya 6 minutes ago Report Abuse 0 0


Oh..my god I was suffering with the pain last 6 months..Thank u for the tips
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Sw ati Gadodia 15 minutes ago Report Abuse 0 0


i want more information about backpain and about the surgery of slipdisc
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BhavaniVarm a 34 minutes ago Report Abuse 0 0


Thanks a lot! I have been sufurring from back pain , facing lot of problems. Even I could not
sit for a minute also on the floor, It shall be helpful to me .
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Shalini Roy 37 minutes ago Report Abuse 0 0


sex is good exercise
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Meena 37 minutes ago Report Abuse 0 0


hi, very good informtation thakx.everyone will benefit with this .
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Rajesh Raj 41 minutes ago Report Abuse 0 0


Early Morning Stretch, this best which I experienced so far.
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Mrunal 49 minutes ago Report Abuse 0 0


go to good physiotherapist............... after 1 month of doing exercises you will definately
have 80% of relief.................. you have increase ur water intake as well....... in night time
when our body is restind interverebral discs tend to absorb more water becoz of dis when we
get up in mornin our height is half to 1 inch more............
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Nisha 54 minutes ago Report Abuse 0 0


Nice article. I hope given suggestions will help everybody.
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Neeraj 1 hour ago Report Abuse 1 0
only physiotherapy treatment is benificial.
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