What should I do for lower back pain?
Disease description:
Recently, I have not only been experiencing lower back pain, but also frequently feel stiff throughout my body. Even minor physical activity leaves me extremely tired. Prolonged sitting or standing exacerbates the pain, which has significantly affected both my daily life and work. I would like to know if there are any effective ways to quickly relieve lower back pain.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Low back pain is a common physical discomfort that may be caused by various factors such as prolonged poor posture, muscle strain, intervertebral disc problems, or osteoporosis. The following are some measures to alleviate low back pain:
1. Improve posture: Maintain correct sitting and standing postures, avoid staying in the same position for long periods, and stretch and move your body regularly.
2. Rest and activity: If the pain is caused by fatigue or lactic acid buildup, appropriate rest is necessary.
3. Moderate exercise: Engage in appropriate physical activities, such as swimming, and perform exercises to strengthen the muscles of the lower back and improve their function, which can effectively prevent low back pain.
4. Heat or cold therapy: Apply ice packs for cold compresses to relieve acute pain, while use hot packs for heat therapy to alleviate chronic pain and help relax tense muscles.
5. Massage: Gentle massage can promote blood circulation, relax muscles, and relieve pain.
6. Medication: If the pain is severe, oral medications such as ibuprofen capsules or diclofenac sodium sustained-release capsules may be taken.
7. Maintain a healthy weight: Excess weight increases the burden on the lower back, so weight management is necessary.
