5 Ways to Treat & Prevent Lower Back Pain
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FOOT HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER
5 Ways to Treat and Prevent Lower Back Pain
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LOWER BACK PAIN
Lower back pain can be a chronic, even
debilitating condition that prevents you from
engaging fully in your work and your life.
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If you’ve ever suffered from lower back pain,
you're not alone.
Studies show nearly 80% of people worldwide
will experience back pain at some point in
their lifetime.*
* The Podiatry Institute
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So what, if anything, can you do to treat and
prevent it?
If you are currently experiencing lower back
pain, these methods may help.
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1. Use supplemental devices
like cushions, to align and support your back.
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2. Rest your back + apply hot/cold treatments
or topical analgesics as needed to relieve
the pain.
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3. Practice good posture while sitting + standing.
Keep your neck and back straight and relax
your shoulders.
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4. Maintain ground alignment
with supportive shoes or shoe inserts.
Avoid high heel shoes.
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5. Stretch + tone
your back muscles on a regular basis.
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For particularly painful back pain, consider
physical therapy or other medical
treatments (such as chiropractic therapy
and acupuncture) to bring your body back
into alignment and reduce your pain.
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An untreated back injury may lead to more
serious long-term conditions, like a bulging
disc or arthritis.
Both of these conditions put undue pressure on
the spinal cord, leading to chronic pain and
potentially requiring surgery.
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See your doctor if you injure your back
or have lower back pain for more than a
few days.
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FOOT HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER
For more information about treating and preventing back pain from the experts at FootSmart and the Podiatry Institute, visit www.footsmart.com/Foot-Health-Resource-Center.