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Back Pain

Any sufferer of back pain will tell you that their immediate objective is to reduce pain and restore mobility. While the natural tendency may be to rest, exercise may be the most effective way to speed recovery from low back pain. A Finnish study found that persons who continued their activities without bed rest following the onset of back pain appeared to have better back flexibility than those who rested in bed for a week. Our back pain exercises offer relief from the pain you may be suffering from.

Causes
Symptoms
Treatments

Back Pain Causes

Because we use our backs for so much, every activity you perform can put undue stress on your back. As the central support system for most of your body's weight, your back can undergo plenty of strain even during simple, everyday activities such as lifting or jogging. Back pain can therefore come from a wide variety of sources, such as:

Repetitive motion stress from regular physical activity
Prolonged periods of inactivity, especially from sitting in chairs with poor back support for more than an hour at a time
Lifting heavy objects improperly
Exercising without warming up properly
Over-extension of muscles during exercise
Impact injuries

Back pain causes may be as simple as muscle stress, but pain may also be a sign of spinal problems. Be sure to ask a doctor if you think you may have injured your back.

Back Pain Symptoms

Depending on the cause, back pain symptoms may be immediately obvious or more subtle, manifesting as anything from sharp pain to a dull ache throughout your day. You may find yourself avoiding certain activities that cause you pain, or pausing often in your routine to try to stretch when your muscles become stiff. An overstressed back may simply get sore more easily, but a pulled muscle in the back can make it difficult to walk or even move normally at all. If you have injured your back, you may experience:

Constant aches or stiffness
Sharp, sudden pains
Discomfort and restlessness, or regularly needing to shift position
Difficulty walking or bending over

Many back pain symptoms are related to your muscles, and doing regular strengthening exercises can help. Check with your doctor to determine the source of any back pain immediately.

Back Pain Treatment

Back pain treatments can range from massage to surgery, depending on the severity and underlying cause. However, before you decide to have surgery or take medications, you might consider some physical therapy techniques. Exercise, including stretching and strengthening of the muscles along the posterior chain (calves, glutes, hamstrings and back) has been shown to benefit many back pain sufferers by restoring muscle balance, strength, and flexibility.

Long Term Relief

Stretch

CoreStretch- Offers the most effective stretch of the lower back. Available for use in a physical therapist’s office, or for use at home, this delivers immediate relief for lower back pain as well as the stretches needed for healing.

Massage

Type A+ Massage Roller - It has 5 trigger point gears that work great for both upper and lower extremities. It is designed for massaging deep into your muscles rather than rolling just the surface, so you can get more from your massage rolling experience.
Nonagon Foam Roller- The textured 9-sided foam roller design with a solid EVA foam core connects with the fascia with precision and allows for a deeper, stable, and secure roll without lifting your entire body weight.
Knot Bad Massage Cane - It has five massage knobs on the shaft and is the ideal tool for releasing myofascial trigger points for a deep tissue massage. Use the Knot Bad cane massager to massage your shoulders, upper back, and lower back.
Mini Knot Bad Massage Cane - Features four massage knobs and a comfortable grip that makes self-massage easy. The massage knobs on the shaft are ideal for releasing myofascial trigger points and a deep tissue massage.