Do you suffer from lower back pain?

Do you suffer from lower back pain? At Nordicfysio we understand the difficulties of those suffering from low back pain, especially during the summer months. The combination of hotter weather and overwhelming pain can result in missing out on daily exercise and activities. However, relying on painkillers is not always the best solution. In this article, we will discuss natural painkiller-free ways to cure lower back pain during summer. Also, how physiotherapy can help eliminate the pain for good.

Lower back pain is a common problem for people over 50, and simple tasks such as getting up from the sofa can be excruciating. Often, patients visit my clinic after receiving the same advice from their GP regarding taking painkillers and resting, or that it is just a part of getting older and unlikely to go away. However, it is crucial to understand that lower back pain can be caused by a variety of factors, such as pulled muscles or lack of exercise.

Pulled muscles can occur due to strain or force, such as lifting heavy shopping bags. When this injury happens, it results in overstretched muscles in the lower back, leading to a stabbing pain, tenderness around the injured area, and also cramping several hours later. On the other hand, lack of exercise weakens the back muscles, resulting in aches and increased pain when they are moved.

Ways to cure lower back pain in summer

During summer, lower back pain can worsen because the body has to work a little harder to stay cool due to the rise in temperature. When exposed to the heat, muscles can become tense and tight, leading to an increase in aches and pains. However, there are several painkiller-free ways to cure lower back pain in summer:

1. Maintain Good Posture: Correcting your posture throughout the day can significantly prevent back pain. Aligning your hips, neck, and shoulders can take unnecessary pressure off your lower back when sitting at a desk or on the sofa.
2. Heat and Cold Therapy: Heat and cold therapies can be used to soothe and eliminate pain caused by pulled muscles. Applying an ice pack for 15-20 minutes creates a numbing effect, followed by a heat pack to improve muscle movement and blood flow.
3. Heat Therapy for Chronic Back Pain: If you suffer from chronic lower back pain that has lasted for more than four weeks, applying constant low-level heat to the affected area can help alleviate the pain. This can be done by wrapping a cool pack or frozen water bottle in a towel around your waist while on the sofa or using heat patches when out and about.
4. Gentle Physical Activity: Gentle physical activities like walking and low-impact aerobics can help strengthen the muscles in your lower back. Morever, this can speed up the healing process, and prevent future injury.

Building Therapies Into Your Routine: Incorporating these therapies into your daily routine can help manage lower back pain.…

If you have more questions, I encourage you to come to our Nordicfysio clinic in Punta Prima or contact us and we will see what the cause is and how we can solve it.