Although back pain are usually preventable, most of us will suffer from one or both at some time in our lives. Fortunately, 9 out of 10 acute back injuries will heal on their own within 8 to 12 weeks.

By following the HOME TREATMENT GUIDELINES in this articles, you can recover from most back pain and prevent it from recurring.

BACK PAIN

Your back includes the bones of the spine (vertebrae that support body weight), their joints (faces that guide the direction of the movement of the spine), the discs that separate the vertebrae and absorb shock as you move, and the muscles and ligaments that hold it all together. One or more of these structures can be injured.

• You can strain or sprain the ligaments or muscles from a sudden or improper movement or by overuse.

• You can damage your discs the same way so that they tear or stretch. If the tear is large enough, the disc may press against a nerve. The nerve may also become irritated due to swelling or inflammation of the other parts of the back. Continue reading ‘Home Treatments for Back Pain’ »

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