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BACK PAIN
Most low back pain can be treated without surgery and treatment often results in full recovery. Treatment commonly involves the use of pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation. The goal of treatment of acute back pain is to restore proper function and strength to the back, and prevent recurrence of the injury. Medications are often used to treat acute and chronic low back pain. Effective pain relief may involve a combination of prescription drugs and over-the-counter remedies. Although the use of cold and hot compresses has never been scientifically proven to quickly resolve low back injury, compresses may help reduce pain and inflammation and allow greater mobility for some individuals. Bed rest is recommended for only 1–2 days at most. Individuals should resume activities as soon as possible. Exercise may be the most effective way to speed recovery from low back pain and help strengthen back and abdominal muscles. In the most serious cases, when the condition does not respond to other therapies, surgery may relieve pain caused by back problems or serious musculoskeletal injuries. See articles: Back Pain Treatment. Most patients with back pain recover without residual disability, but individuals should contact a doctor if there is not a noticeable reduction in pain and inflammation after three days of self-care. Recurring back pain resulting from improper body mechanics or other non-traumatic causes is often preventable. Exercises that don't jolt or strain the back, maintaining correct posture, and lifting heavy objects properly can help prevent injuries. Many work-related injuries are caused or aggravated by stressors such as heavy lifting, vibration, repetitive motion, and awkward posture. Applying ergonomic principles — designing furniture and tools to protect the body from injury — at home and in the workplace - can greatly reduce the risk of injury and back pain. See articles: Back Pain Information.
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Back
pain is categorized as acute or chronic. Acute or short-term low back pain generally lasts from a few days to a few weeks
with no resultant permanent disability. Most acute back pain is the result of trauma
or physical injury to the lower back, or a disorder such as arthritis. Pain from trauma may be caused by an injury, working around the house, or a sudden
impact such as a car accident or other stress on spinal bones and tissues. Symptoms may range from muscle ache to
muscle spasms, shooting or stabbing pain, limited flexibility and range of motion, or an inability to stand straight,
if at all. Chronic back pain is pain that persists for more than three months. It is often progressive and the cause can be difficult to
diagnose.
