Some advice and unexpected ways that can help to reduce back pain

1. 5 Ways to Reduce
(or Eliminate)
Back Pain

2. The two most common causes of back
pain in older adults are osteoarthritis
and spinal stenosis.

3. Osteoarthritis is
a gradual
breakdown of
the cartilage
between the
facet joints of
the spine.

4. Spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal
nerves in the lower back are choked,
which leads to leg pain.

5. The symptoms for these and other causes
of back pain may vary slightly, but all who
experience back pain wish
it would just go away.

6. There are
several methods
sufferers can use
to help control
their back pain,
or even
get rid of it
permanently.

7. 1. Change what you eat

8. Studies suggest that eating certain foods can help
reduce inflammation that contributes to back pain
You should eat more:
• Cherries
• Olive oil
• Salmon, sardines, mackerel,
albacore tuna—all sources
of omega-3 fatty acids
• Vegetable protein (such as
soy)
• Vegetables and fruits of
every hue
• Nuts of all kinds
• Ginger
• Green tea
• Alfalfa (sprouts, juice, or
supplement capsules)
• Chamomile
• Fenugreek (leaves, seeds,
or sprouts)
• Flax (seeds or oil)
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Shitake mushroom

9. Choosing what you eat more carefully
can make a difference
in your pain levels.

10. 2. Rest

11. Most of us lead busy lives and don't
want to stop to let our bodies heal.

12. However, completely resting for
several days allows the nerves to start
to heal.

13. If you take too long resting, though, your
back muscles will weaken and then have
more trouble supporting your spine.

14. 3. Regular ice treatment

15. Ice not only feels good, but it also
constricts blood vessels and helps
prevent swelling.

16. Generally ice is applied for the first 48
hours to limit further inflammation.

17. Back pain is often exacerbated as the
muscles of the back become knotted
or begin to spasm.

18. 4. Exercise and Manipulation

19. Almost all back pain treatment plans
include some type of exercises.

20. Each person's treatment plan will be different, so it
is important that you see a physical therapist or
chiropractor to find out which exercises will help,
not hurt you.

21. Even if you hurt, studies have shown that people
who exercise and stay flexible are able to handle
pain better than those who don't.

22. Physicians trained in the
Chiropractic BioPhysics method
offers a combination of
chiropractic and physical therapy
procedures that specifically help
with back pain.

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pain with an integrated team of medical
professionals that are totally invested in making
sure each patient has a positive long-term
outcome.

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