5/05/2007

The Trouble With Back Pain




The first trouble with back pain is that is so bad sometimes, other people have a hard time relating to you. Those who have never had back pain don't understand what all of the fuss is about. You don't have a fever, your stomach isn't upset, you actually look healthy. The problem is that back pain can makes everything you do difficult. It gives you jolts of pain that flash across your face and occasionally cause you to shout, "aahhhhyy..." People look at you and think "what is their problem?" Even your family members may question why you are so tense all of the time. If you have suffered this type of pain you will understand what I am talking about. For those of you who feel that they are being devoured by back pain I want to tell you. I understand how much it hurts!

Back problems are not an easy thing to deal with successfully but they can be greatly improved if you start to develop a new understanding about your pain. First of all, back pain (and pain in general for that matter) is there to provide you with a warning that you have a problem. It may be something that you have developed through a recent activity, or it may be the consequence of improper care or over strain on your back. The pain is supposed to be a signal to you to find a remedy for the situation before it gets worse. I saw a book once about ancient healing from Tibet that was filled with illustrated pictures of 1000's of people, all suffering from ailments (with fire coming out of their mouth, stomach, etc,. to symbolize the pain) and all smiling from ear to ear. The book explained that the smile was from the realization that the pain was there to direct the self towards developing a higher understanding of the body. The pain is a warning that we still have a chance to improve our ways and remedy the situation.

There are many types of health problems that are relatively simple to cure. If you have the flu, a cold, or a stomach ache, a few days of care will usually leave you feeling fine. Back pain that comes after physical over exertion can be a simple problem, but it should be seen as a warning that something that you were doing is not right. I talked to a brick layer once who explained to me that if you know how to use your back correctly, you can work all day long lifting and carrying and you won't injure your back. So we have 3 things I would like to deal with here. The first thing is to give you a few extra tips about how to get yourself feeling better if you are suffering from back pains. The second thing is to give you a few pointers about how to use your back correctly. The third thing is to tell you that the swimming pool is one of the best ways for treating back problems. Regularly paddling around in the water is one of the quickest ways that I've seen for developing good healthy backs. Don't overdo anything. Exercises should be done slowly and shouldn't be done if you are suffering from pain, although the positions for relieving pain are ok. If the pain is severe, it is best to seek professional care. Listen to your back pains and learn to treat your back wisely, it is the ONLY one you've got!




Be Healthy,


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