When good backs go
bad…
by jasmine ann
Do you have back pain? Don’t despair. Whether
it is sudden or creeps up on you gradually back pain and sciatica can be one
of the most distressing, painful and isolating events. I understand. It can
affect
all areas of your life, is often difficult to explain and is
invisible to most people around you. If you have back pain and feel
miserable, misunderstood and isolated you are not alone…
Through my experiences with back pain and sciatica I
learnt by hard lessons a few ways to negotiate through the mental, emotional
and physical maze of back pain which I would love to share with you.
- Consult a healthcare professional over any back
pain symptoms that bother you. Don’t suffer in silence. Tackle any
issues when they happen and while they are minor.
- No one cares about your back like you do and
always remember YOU are in control. Whatever you read, whoever tells you
what to do, whatever remedies or treatments and procedures are suggested
to you, you are the one who will live with your back. Ask good
questions about what the treatment involves, how many treatments you
will require, any side effects and the success rate for your condition.
If back surgery is suggested make sure you understand fully what any
surgical procedures entail and the aftercare required. Ask about all the
possible back pain treatment options for your condition before
you decide what to do. Ask about back surgery success rates for your
condition. Check with your healthcare provider if any medical or
surgical procedure is urgent or essential. It is really about
communication and working together with your healthcare team. Don’t be a
passive patient, be a proactive partner in your back care and
treatment.
- Keep pursuing your solution. If one
back pain
treatment doesn’t work, try another. If you try new products check
out the refund policy. If you are having back pain treatments don’t sign
up for long contracts unless you know it works for you. It is essential
to keep track of what is working and what is not working for you. Ask
questions of the professionals and make sure you know how any planned
treatments are intended to help you. Most treatments take a while to
work and may require time and commitment. It is important to listen
to your body, and let that be your guide.
- Never ever give up searching for what works for
you.
- When seeking back pain relief
it is
important to educate yourself about all the possible physical solutions
which may be discussed with you. Get as much back pain information as
you can find. For many of us a combination of solutions works most
effectively. You need to have your physical condition effectively
evaluated then listen to your body to see which suits you. Try to get to
the root cause of your issues and tackle that along with the symptoms.
- It is also vital when coping with back pain to
nurture and protect your spirit and inner core as that will make all the
difference in keeping you inspired, motivated and positive. Your
mind is very powerful and you can use this to your advantage when coping
with back pain. Read inspiring books, listen to motivational CDs, watch
great films, enjoy your music, spend time with family and friends,
walking on the beach, stroking your dog, meditating…whatever makes you
feel happy, healthy, uplifted and content.
- We all have stress in our lives, and being in pain
can make stress so much worse and so a vicious cycle begins. If stress
affects you consider one of the many stress reduction CDs around to help
you control the negative stress.
- It may be the case with back pain that life seems
limited and usual activities are out of bounds. Think about or even
better write down what you CAN do and do those things. Do not
dwell on what you cannot do. Be grateful for everything that is good in
your life. Focusing on the negative and what you cannot do makes it
worse. Focus on the positive and what you can do.
- For everyday chores that you find difficult think
if there is another way to do them. Consider internet shopping, delegate
tasks; swap the usual tasks around the family. Move where items you need
regularly are kept so you can be independent in getting them. Do a
little then take a break, go easy on yourself. If you can, consider
buying in some short term help.
- If you have back pain it can also be hard on those
who love you. Try to spend a little calm time discussing how you will
handle this together and how you can make it easier for yourselves to
handle. Communication and understanding is the key here.
- YOU are so much more than your “bad back.”
Always remember that.
If you are interested in learning more about a
way to get rid of the back pain and sciatica
click here to
find out more about Lose the Back Pain System
for great back pain and sciatica relief
exercises, back pain information, support and expertise to help you get rid
of the back pain and sciatica.
Back pain is a tough call. You are stronger than you
think …and you are not alone.
To learn more about what helped me
get rid of my back pain go to My Story and
Lose the back Pain system.
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