Coping With Back Pain | Coventry | Therapy

With acute pain the body is going through a natural healing process, whereas with chronic pain it is more appropriate to think of the area as being aggravated as opposed to being damaged. Acute back pain is more likely to dissipate and normal daily activities regained. With chronic back pain it is more likely to be a reduction of pain but that there may be some form of pain/discomfort experienced long term.

To promote healing in both circumstances it is important to keep the back moving. Simple controlled movements of the spine, although they can be uncomfortable (do not make the area irritable), will increase blood flow to the area and promote healing. Maintaining standing or sitting postures for long periods of time will most often contribute to further back pain. Your physiotherapist will be able to assess your specific back pain and prescribe exercise and posture advice specific to your needs.

The following are examples of some simple movements that are used regularly in physiotherapy to promote blood flow/healing to the area.

Pain Management or Mobility Exercises

1)    Knees to chest for Lumbar spine (2 to 3 sets X 10 each side)

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2)    Prone extensions ( 2 to 3 sets X 10)

 

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3)    Supine rotation for Lumbar spine (2 to 3 sets X 10 each side)

 

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Another lesson that is important to learn to reduce back pain is pelvic control. Placing the pelvis in the right position will reduce the forces on the lower back during postures and daily activities. Please see the following videos for a quick lesson on moving the pelvis and placing the pelvis into a more effective postural position.

Just click on the YouTube icons below:

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