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Treating Minor Back Pain

If you are experiencing minor back pain from an acute (sudden) injury, strain, overuse, or medical condition, there are several things you can do to ease your pain. Many causes of minor back pain will go away without medical treatment within a few weeks; in the meantime, try these home treatments for back pain. Avoid bed rest! Bed rest can actually make your back pain heal more slowly. Apply ice to an injury that is swollen. You can use ice on the injured area up to twenty minutes at a time three or four times a day. The cold will … Continue reading →

Minor Back Pain

Just about everybody has to deal with minor back pain at one time or another. Although a minor incident may set off a back injury, the underlying problem may have been in development for a long time. Most minor back pain will resolve itself within a few weeks; some conditions require medical attention. Know your back! The bones and joints of your spine are called vertebrae. The discs between the vertebrae help absorb shock. Muscles and ligaments hold your spine and discs together. What can set off back pain? Acute (sudden) injury like during sports, home improvement projects, or at … Continue reading →