Acute pain is a shocking, often frightening event to experience. It causes us to gasp, grimace, cry even, expressing a whole raft of emotions. Acute lower back pain is no exception. It is intense, overpowering and can render the sufferer immobile and temporarily disabled. Walking, getting out of bed, bending to put on shoes, you can forget about these activities for a while.
The first major point is to do NOTHING that will make the pain worse, as there are numerous causes to be considered. Sometimes, in disbelief at the onset, the reaction is to try to move around; maybe psychologically seeking a way to escape the agony. But for acute lower back pain, it is better in the first instance to try to rest in a comfortable position, either sitting with a rolled up towel in the small of the back, or lying flat on a firm, supportive surface. Bearing in mind that lack of movement for long periods is bad for muscles, at this stage, it is far better to be still. Next, use anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen to reduce both symptoms and muscular inflammation. As we have no idea how the pain came about, or what damage may have occurred, it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible. Uusally a few days rest, appropriate medication and following a doctor’s advice will treat the pain effectively. It is important to get medical advice, I feel, as there are so many underlying causes such as disk problems, muscular spasms, a trapped nerve, or diseases of the internal organs such as kidneys, ovaries or gall bladder.
On the positive side, research shows that back pain in most cases, acute or chronic, is something that sorts itself out within four to six weeks. But ways to deal with the pain can still be explored and tried. A physiotherapist may be a good bet. They will not only work on the back, but give exercises to do at home. When suffering acute lower back pain, the very idea of exercise may sound like additional torture, but there are some that really do help, despite the initial feelings of ‘hurt’ they induce. Stretching the back is one such exercise, but….if it makes the pain worse, stop – at once!
I have personally found these exercises that follow to be beneficical, it just takes courage to begin. Oh, and an ice pack for five minutes on the sore part before you start. Lie on the floor with bent knees, feet flat and put a hand on each knee. Take a deep breath, and on breathing out, pull the stomach muscles in, as
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