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Back Strain

Back strain is one of the most common strains in the USA, with many individuals a year suffering from the condition. However, although you might associate back pain with growing older, people of any age are susceptible to back pain and the effect that it can have on your ability to carry out your usual routines and activities, especially if they work or perform activities which commonly cause the condition. To find out more about back strain, read on for some of Icon Medical’s top facts about back strain and how you can treat it.

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What daily activities cause back strain?

  • Physical jobs such as in construction and manufacturing. This is because heavy lifting can cause you to strain a muscle or tendon in the back, or twist your back, which can cause misalignment.
  • Playing sports such as rugby and football also make you more prone to back strain. Injuries can cause joints to be dislodged from their original position, which can cause you to experience pain and stiffness.
  • Other jobs such as office-related activities such as typing on the computer, reading or studying documents, or watching a screen or mobile can also cause back strain through resting in the same position for too long. They can also cause back pain through having to use equipment such as monitors or desk chairs which are not adapted for your personal requirements.
  • Hobbies can also cause back strain, and these include physical activities such as gardening, or DIY jobs.

What happens to your body when you have back strain?

When your body has back strain, your tendons or muscles will have been torn or stretched beyond their limit due to repetitive or physical activity. They may also have been twisted depending on the type of movement that you performed.

When you have back strain, you will feel pain around the area of the strain, and this may increase when you perform physical activity or repetitive motion which caused the injury. You may also get cramping and spasms from the involuntary contraction of your muscles. Other symptoms of back pain include difficulty walking due to decreased motion in the body and spinal area, and even difficulty standing straight, which can leave you appearing hunched.

How can you prevent back strain?

Luckily, back strain can be prevented by taking action to protect your back when performing certain activities that put you at risk, such as sports or physical labor.

  • When you are lifting heavy objects, you should make sure that you lift in the correct manner, bending down from the knees to pick up the object rather than leaning over with the pressure on your back. If you perform lifting exercises as part of a manual job, you should always make sure that you receive the correct training before committing yourself to this. If you lift on a regular basis, you may also consider using a back support if you are prone to back injuries, as this can help to reduce the likelihood of injury.
  • You should also consider doing a good amount of physical exercise every week in order to improve your muscle tone and strengthen your muscles and tendons, making them less likely to break in the future. There are many different types of exercises, such as yoga, which can also focus solely on stretching the back.

You should also eat healthily, as this can help to promote the strength of your muscles and minimize the risk of becoming overweight, which can put pressure on your back and lead to strains in your muscles.

How can you recover quickly from back strain?

  • Here at Icon Medical Therapy, we run a program of chiropractic and physical therapies for those suffering from back and neck issues. Our range of practices, from massage to pain management therapy, can help to restore the strength of your muscles and reduce the pain that you are experiencing through proper spinal alignment and a reduction of pressure on the nerves. Our specialist team of professionals can help to create an individualized program of treatment of hands-on techniques that can help to promote the natural healing processes of your body, relieve tension on the nervous system, and help to build up your susceptibility to pain.
  • There are also many other treatments that you can consider using alongside Icon Medical care, and these include using painkillers to reduce the pain of the strain until it is able to heal, and using heat and ice compresses to reduce swelling and ease the pain around the area of the strain. Although bed rest is not advised due to the ill effects of a lack of physical activity, you should also stop performing the action that started to cause you pain until you are back to full health to avoid any complications.

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