Back Pain In Depressed Patients Can Lead To Abuse Of Painkillers

Back Pain In Depressed Patients Can Lead To Abuse Of Painkillers    

These Are Prescribed High Doses Of Opioids, Increasing The Risk Of Misuse    

Back pain is a condition that can limit mobility and everyday activities. Therefore, patients can develop depression over time. A situ has shown that these patients are twice as likely to be prescribed opioids as painkillers, which can result in misuse and possible addiction. It also showed that these patients were prescribed more than the typical dose. More info click here.

 

Stretching Exercises For Lower Back Pain

Stretching Exercises For Lower Back Pain    

One of the side effects of staying long hours working in front of a desk is back pain. The body is not designed to sit for so many hours. One of the solutions is walking around every 30 or 45 minutes. Other is stretching your neck and shoulders, hips, glutes, and lower back. The interesting thing is that these exercises can be done on your desk chair. More Information click here.

 

These Bad Habits Can Result In Back Pain And Neck Pain In Women

These Bad Habits Can Result In Back Pain And Neck Pain In Women    

Women can have certain bad habits that can seriously affect their backs and necks. For example, carrying around a heavy bag full of cosmetics, phones, laptop, tablet, etc. The weight goes in one shoulder and the neck. Also, wearing an incorrect bra size, leading to poor posture. Click here for more info.

 

Frequent Flyer? This Advice Will Help Prevent Neck And Back Pain

Frequent Flyer? This Advice Will Help Prevent Neck And Back Pain    

Patients with back pain might have a bad time when traveling. Heavy baggage and long hours sitting down can take its toll. There are some tips to avoid it. For example, asking for help from the crew when lifting heavy baggage, having enough legroom -  although this may require paying a premium, -  watching your seat position, among others. Additional information click here.

 

A Heated Massage Will Loosen The Back Muscles And Increase Blood Flow

A Heated Massage Will Loosen The Back Muscles And Increase Blood Flow    

A massage will help with back pain, but sometimes it is not enough. Applying heat and vibration with the massage will loosen the muscles in the lower back increasing the circulation and blood flow, and offering relief in pain caused by tight, stiff muscles. There is one device that can provide a heated massage. Additional info click here.

 

Practice Gardening The Correct Way To Avoid Back Pain

Practice Gardening The Correct Way To Avoid Back Pain    

Gardening is a rewarding activity. However, it can lead to a poor posture, which will result in back pain. To avoid this there are some interesting tips. Warming up will prepare the muscles for bending. Also, bend from the hip, keeping the spine in alignment. Check all the tips. More details click here.

 

Painkillers Are Not The Only Answer To Treating Chronic Pain

Painkillers Are Not The Only Answer To Treating Chronic Pain    

Mindfulness Meditation Can Help Increase Pain Tolerance And Reduce Pain Anxiety    

Chronic pain is usually treated with painkillers. Among these medications are opioids, which can lead to addiction, worsening the patient’s overall condition. One alternative is meditation. A study suggests that just ten minutes of mindfulness meditation can help improve tolerance to pain, decrease the anxiety towards pain and increase the pain threshold. Another study showed that chronic pain increases the risk of premature death. More details click here.