I injured my back at work about two years ago, and since that time, I've had to deal with back pain on and off — sometimes very intense, sometimes rather mild. I have found out that the best form of back pain management is actually a combination of treatments that, when used together, have really made my back pain issues rather insignificant.
The first thing that I recommend for back pain management is to see a doctor. It may not be something as simple as a sprain or strained muscle. If it is something more serious, it may make it worse to take matters into your own hands try to work through the pain. Once the doctor says that you are in the clear, here is what I would advise.
Get some type of non-narcotic pain killer — something that will not be habit forming, but also something that will help alleviate pain whenever it comes. I have found that having a bottle of ibuprofen around helps me immensely when my back pain starts to rear its ugly head. It is not a complete solution to back pain management, but it is a start, and can be a life saver at times.
The first thing that I recommend for back pain management is to see a doctor. It may not be something as simple as a sprain or strained muscle. If it is something more serious, it may make it worse to take matters into your own hands try to work through the pain. Once the doctor says that you are in the clear, here is what I would advise.
Get some type of non-narcotic pain killer — something that will not be habit forming, but also something that will help alleviate pain whenever it comes. I have found that having a bottle of ibuprofen around helps me immensely when my back pain starts to rear its ugly head. It is not a complete solution to back pain management, but it is a start, and can be a life saver at times.