subject: Chiropractor Bloomington Il | Back Pain Is No Laughing Matter [print this page] In fact, back pain can make laughing, among other things quite painful. It may not only hurt when you laugh, but it will hurt then as well as at other times. This is unfortunate, because not only is laughter good medicine, but it is also very good exercise for the very muscles that help to keep the body upright, and in good circumstances, prevent back pain. This is, in essence, adding insult to injury.
How to Prevent Back Pain -
The old joke is:
"Doctor, it hurts when I do that."
"Well, don't do that."
Sadly, in the case of back pain, whatever "this" is has generally long since been done by the time the pain manifests, making avoidance something that can be done later, but leaving the sufferer suffering. However, there are certain things that are strictly good advice in order to avoid the screaming agony that back pain can inflict upon a body.
Using good body mechanics is generally sound advice, regardless of what the specific subject is. That is, making sure your body is aligned and prepared for whatever activity you are engaging in. When you lift, make sure you are using the muscles in your legs to raise the weight from the ground - your back muscles have enough to do in supporting you and the three cases of beer.
Stay active. Our bodies evolved from climbing trees and running along savannahs - there were no couches anywhere to be seen, and we are not really geared to be at our best when the most exercise we get is lifting the remote. In fact, if you work at a desk, even that can lead to back pain, regardless of the level of exertion involved. Standing and stretching and moving will keep the muscles functioning and strong.
Treating What Has Already Been Done -
Of course, most of us don't really think about back pain until we're already experiencing it. Depending on the level of severity, it may be possible to simply avoid over-exertion for a few days and all will be well. However, the odds are very good that you already have behavior patterns that will cause the pain to recur.
Visiting a chiropractor can have many positive effects when it comes to your back pain. This is because, not only do you get the immediate relief from chiropractic treatment, but you can also receive help regarding prevention.
A chiropractor is more than just someone who "cracks your spine." They are holistic practitioners who are concerned with how the body works as a functional system. This means that they look at how everything feeds off of and impacts everything else. Lack of exercise, poor nutrition, weight, stress levels.... All of these factors and more can combine to settle into your back and weaken the muscles, opening you up to strain. Your chiropractor can look at the variables in your life and help you work up a plan to augment the relief provided by treatment, and help you live in comfort.
