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To treat back pain caused by muscle pain or spinal problems such as a 'parrot's beak' or herniated disc it may be necessary to use a hot-water bottle, take medication, undergo physical therapy and, ultimately, resort to surgery.
Therefore, in case of back pain with difficulty moving, burning and burning sensation, it is important to perform tests such as x-ray, tomography or MRI to identify the cause of the back pain and then start the most appropriate treatment. See the main causes and how to relieve back pain.
What you can do to treat back pain is to:
1. Taking medicine
The doctor may prescribe remedies to relieve back pain, such as analgesics and anti-inflammatories, and may also indicate the use of anti-inflammatory ointments that should be applied to the pain site with a gentle massage until it is fully absorbed by the skin.
Some of the remedies that the doctor may indicate against back pain can be:
- Analgesics, such as Paracetamol, 3 times a day or as directed by a doctor;
- Anti-inflammatories, such as Ibuprofen, taken 3 times a day, or nimesulide, 2 times a day, after meals, especially in cases of arthritis;
- Muscle relaxants, such as Miosan, 3 to 4 times a day or according to the orthopedist's guidelines;
- Injections of Diclofenac and Tiocolquicoside, made at the hospital or health center, according to the doctor's prescription.
The remedies reduce pain and inflammation, bringing pain relief, but to prevent the pain from coming back, it is advisable to also do physiotherapy sessions that are useful to strengthen weakened muscles, improve posture and the positioning of all structures.
2. Do physical therapy
Physiotherapy is interesting especially when the pain does not improve over time. Thus, in physiotherapy sessions, stretching exercises are performed to keep the back structures well positioned and the muscles with the ideal flexibility to perform all day-to-day activities without pain.
In addition, physical therapy treatment may vary from person to person and may include thermoelectro-phototherapy resources to relieve pain and inflammation, contributing to a better effect of the medications, and at a more advanced stage it is usually necessary to do appropriate kinesiotherapy exercises. to the patient's reality and need.
3. Practice exercises
After relief of the symptoms of back pain it is very important that the person exercises regularly to prevent the pain from returning. The physical education professional can indicate the best modality, respecting your tastes and possibilities, but good options are walking and Clinical Pilates, done with the physiotherapist with exercises that strengthen the abdomen and lumbar spine, for example.
Check out some exercise options to improve posture that can help eliminate back pain.
4. Use a hot compress at home
To help with treatment, at home the person can put a hot compress on the site of the pain, leaving it to work for about 15 minutes. This homemade treatment improves blood circulation and relaxes the muscles, bringing pain relief within minutes.
So, to make the hot compress, just wet a towel in warm water, squeeze to remove excess water, and put it in the place of pain. You can also put the wet towel in a plastic bag and wrap the bag with a dry towel, which is useful when the water is very hot or you do not want to wet your clothes, for example
You can also add 3 drops of basil or eucalyptus essential oil to the water, because these oils have anti-inflammatory properties, helping to relieve pain.
See in the video below other ways to make the hot compress at home:
5. Massage
Massaging is also an option to relieve back pain, as it helps to decrease muscle tension and relax, improving pain. One option is massage with essential oils, because according to the oil used it is possible to have a greater sense of relaxation and well-being. See how the massage is done with essential oils.
6. Alternative treatment
Other treatments that can help fight back pain are acupuncture and osteopathy, which must be performed by qualified professionals in order to have the expected effect. However, it is not uncommon for back pain treatment to involve all of the therapies listed here.
In addition, another alternative treatment option is homeopathy, whose remedies should be recommended by the homeopath, and its use is usually indicated every 8 hours.
7. Spine surgery
In the most severe cases or when all therapies to relieve back pain have been tried without success, spine surgery may be necessary. Spine surgery is delicate and can have complications but in some cases it is very necessary to combat the cause of back pain and thus eliminate the pain.
However, after spine surgery, the patient usually still needs to do some physical therapy sessions to recover and learn to maintain good posture. See the care you should take after spine surgery.
When to go to the doctor
You should go to the doctor when the back pain is slow to go or is very intense, making daily tasks difficult. In addition, it is also recommended to go to the doctor when other symptoms appear in addition to back pain, such as:
- Pain radiating to the legs;
- Tingling or burning sensation in the back;
- Burning sensation in the buttocks;
- Difficulty walking.
Usually, the doctor makes an evaluation at the consultation and requests some imaging exams, such as X-rays or MRIs to evaluate the spine, intervertebral discs and spinous processes, for example, and check the need for the use of drugs, physiotherapy or, in the most severe and chronic cases, surgery.