Decode Back Pain With Tens Units, Tiger Balm And More

The back is composed of many large muscles, serratus posterior, latissimus dorsi, the trapezius, and more. It's no wonder that when one of these muscles is in pain, it throws the whole body out of whack. Maybe you were moving, maybe you turned around too fast, or maybe you just breathed too deeply - whatever the reason, you shouldn't let back pain debilitate you. Your back is supported by the spine and many ligaments. Ligaments support the spine and hold disks, bones and muscles where they should be. They allow you to bend and twist your back without it falling apart. But when you have poor posture, your ligaments can become overstretched and achy. And it isn't a quick fix - sprained ligaments aren't used to getting a proper supply of blood. So unless you use TENS units ("TENS" is the acronym for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) to help stimulate an area, or you resolve to immediately fix poor posture, your back isn't going to feel better any time soon.

Muscles are also important in supporting your spine. When a muscle is fatigued it shortens and tightness can result. This can limit your range of motion and cause pain if you try to exert yourself to a position you used to be able to reach. Luckily, though, muscles can be repaired more quickly than ligaments due to their good blood supply. TENS units, Tiger Balm and other muscle stimulators are ways to speed muscle healing. While the back is capable of many different positions, it shouldn't be exerted more than necessary. Twisting motions from side to side can cause pain because they stress the spine. If you've just injured your back, here are some tips to make it feel better.

Rest and relax. Often, your back shouts in pain when you've been overworking it. He's saying, let me take a breather, so lie down on your back or side to allow the natural curves of your spine to sit. Apply some ice to reduce the amount of blood flow to the injured area, since too much blood can be a bad thing. An ice pack applied for 15 minutes should help. After that you can try applying some Tiger Balm or swallowing a couple of pain relief gels. If pain continues, see your doctor.

For chronic back pain, try muscle stimulators. Heat also works well to move blood to your muscles. Stretch thoroughly for ten seconds and repeat the stretch throughout the day. And keep moving. If you sit at a desk for more than eight hours a day your back probably hurts because it's not getting enough movement. So stay active and be moderate and loving in how you treat your back.