Chronic Back Pain

Chronic back pain can be challenging to manage and some people who have this type of affliction cannot live normal lives. With unresolved back aches, some people eventually become disabled and have to leave their jobs. While some types of constant back ache may be so severe and incurable, some types of chronic back ache are manageable.

Over the years, experts have developed several pain management methods that can help people live normal lives despite their pain. Some of these pain management methods are non-invasive and non-drug oriented while others are more aggressive and require the patient to take several types of medication.

While drug treatment may sound like the best option especially when the patient is in terrible pain, this type of treatment may prove to be unsustainable. Note that the human body eventually becomes immune to drugs and once this happens, these drugs will no longer have their desired effects. For more sustainable treatments, many experts recommend the use of non-pharmacological methods.

Non-invasive and non-drug oriented treatments are focused on muscle strengthening exercises, manual manipulation of the affected area, behavioral modification and cutaneous stimulation. These forms of treatments may not bring about instant relief to the patient but they are sustainable treatments. When applied properly, patients may eventually find long term relief from their problems.

Muscle strengthening is commonly used to treat patients who are suffering from chronic back pain. Most experts recommend the use of low impact aerobic exercises and non-impact cardio exercises to strengthen the muscles around the back. Patients may feel certain degree of pain at the start of the treatment but as the muscles around their back strengthens, the may be ease up and disappear completely.

Aside from muscle strengthening exercises, a lot of experts rely on manual manipulation of the muscles and bones around the afflicted area to relieve back pain. Common treatments along this line include chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy and others. Massage therapy is especially useful to relieve muscle stress to ease the pain. On the other hand, chiropractic adjustments work by properly aligning the muscles and bones on the back. People with bad posture can benefit a lot from this type of treatment.

While exercise and manual manipulation involve the human body, behavioral modification is more of a psychological treatment whereby the patient is trained how to properly respond to pain. Through relaxation techniques, the patient may be able to manage back pain without the use of any drugs. By using biofeedback, the patient can gradually control neuromuscular signals to relieve symptoms.

Behavioral modifications require control and discipline on the part of the patient. With the full cooperation and commitment of the patient, this type of treatment may not be successful. Since not all people have the kind of discipline that this type of treatment requires, some experts recommend other types of treatment such as cutaneous stimulation.

Cutaneous stimulation is nothing new and it uses the old method of alternating hot and cold treatment to relieve chronic back pain. This type of treatment is usually effective for people who are suffering from arthritis. To be effective in relieving chronic back pain, this type of treatment must be used together with muscle strengthening exercises.

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Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT

Jesse is the co-founder and visionary CEO of The Healthy Back Institute®, the world-leading source of natural back pain solutions. His mission as a former back pain sufferer is to help others live pain free without surgery and pharmaceuticals.

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4 thoughts on “Chronic Back Pain”

  1. BRENDA DIEHL says:

    Hi I am from South Africa, and I just want to say that I find your articles very informative. I had a back op about 15 years ago luckily mine was a success due to the fact that I did a lot of muscle stretching and back exercise. I would love to buy some of your products but with the Rand/Dollar exchange I cannot afford it.

    1. stevec says:

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  2. Mike says:

    Ola Doc,

    My name is Mike and i’m 50 yrs of age and I have been suffering from chronic sciatica pain for about 4 yrs now. I finally took serious action and went to a non-evasive back specialist. Its been 15 weeks now and 4 grand out of pocket money later and still have a constand vibration stemming down my left leg. My question is what can i do to stop that hummmm..or zzxxzzzzz? The pain os 70% better, which im grateful for, but this numbness vibration is getting on my nerves..lol

    1. Admin says:

      Hi Mike,

      Thank you for your comment and for explaining your situation. A great starting point is our back pain book -The 7 Day Back Pain Cure. It has information regarding the back, sciatic pain, treatment options and pain relief plus many other useful aspects to help you. We hope you find it useful. You can find out more re the link below

      https://losethebackpain.com/products/7-day-back-pain-cure-book

      Thank you
      Admin (The Healthy Back Institute)

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