Treatment of Low Back Strains and Sprains

It is important that the cause of back pain evaluated by a doctor to ensure the situation is not being treated incorrectly. Some back injuries can result in serious condition and May require urgent treatment.

- Other - usually bedrest should begin soon after the injury. This control muscle spasms and gives time for muscle inflammation to subside. It is usually not necessary to continue bedrest for longer than 48 hours. Too long a period of inactivity leads to muscle weakness and stiffness. After the inflammation has subsided, simple stretches should be running.

- Anti-inflammatory drugs are useful in the treatment of acute symptoms such as pain control and they reduce inflammation

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- a muscle relaxant medication May be prescribed by a physician. They help reduce muscle spasms and inflammation.

- alternating heat and cold treatments to help reduce inflammation and relax muscle spasms

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- Physical therapy and stretching and strengthening exercises help to control inflammation and the state of the lumbar muscles. This type of exercise should be mild and not painful. If muscles are not easy to accomplish, they will become weakened and de-conditioning. When this happens, it is very difficult to recover from a back injury.

- Specific exercises should be done after the pain was reduced to get back in better condition. Exercises should be done to strengthen the muscles of the lower back, hips, and abdomen. They are simple, require no special equipment and can be done at home.

- maintaining adequate hydration, because it flushes out waste products that accumulate inflammation and increase muscle irritation

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- If back pain symptoms persist, you should seek medical attention for further evaluation. X-rays, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), CT (computed tomography) and laboratory tests may be necessary to diagnose the disorder.

Many people who have back injuries also have weak core muscles. These are the abdominal and back muscles that support the spine. After the injury heals and the symptoms subsided, a regular regime of core strengthening exercises should be undertaken to avoid future injuries.