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How to Treat a Back Injury with Exercise and other Treatments

If you are suffering from a back injury, it seems reasonable to lie down and wait for the pain to subside. However, excessive rest can keep the back tightened up, slow the recovery process and even make your spine pain worse. Instead, one of the best things you can do to alleviate back pain is to exercise – with the guidance of a medical professional. Clearly, improper stretching or overdoing your workout can exacerbate your symptoms, but with a carefully targeted regimen of exercise and strength training you may be able to overcome your pain without more invasive treatment.

Non-Surgical Treatment

The vast majority of lower back injuries aren’t particularly serious and are nothing more than a minor annoyance stemming from a strained muscle or sprained ligament. But for some, medical attention is required to alleviate their pain. The good news is that there are a number of proven conservative back muscle treatment options available to manage the pain stemming from a back injury, including:

• Anti-inflammatory medication
• Cortisone injections
• Stretching techniques such as yoga
• Heat or ice packs
• Stabilizing braces

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Exercise to Treat Back Injuries

Another great way how to treat a back injury is with exercise. This is because targeted exercises can strengthen the back, increase flexibility, and help prevent future injury. It is usually a good idea to work with a physical therapist or personal trainer to ensure you are targeting the correct parts of your back and not setting yourself up for further damage. This process takes time but it is an excellent investment in your overall health

To learn more about how to treat back injury, including minimally invasive, endoscopic procedures, contact Laser Spine Institute (LSI) today. As the worldwide leaders in outpatient spine surgery, we understand back pain and have helped tens of thousands rediscover a life without pain. Contact us today for a free review of your MRI or CT scan, and to schedule a consultation at an LSI office near you.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.