Upper back pain treatment at home | upper back pain home remedies
Upper back pain treatment at home Advanced Back Pain Care Some of the early treatment options to try when acute pain develops include Relaxation and work conversion If the pain is exacerbated by a particular movement or activity, such as doing chores or engaging in recreational activities, a brief break or two may be helpful. For example, if gardening proves to be excruciating pain, avoid that task rather than push it. After the first break, trying to work again is recommended. Prolonged rest can cause the back muscles to weaken, which can lead to more pain. Ice and/or heat treatment Ice can be used to reduce inflammation during the first few days of pain, and heat is usually recommended after the first 48 hours. Some recommendations simply allow patients to choose whether they get more relief from ice or heat. Regardless of the heat option, it is important to limit the application to 20 minutes at a time and check the skin regularly to avoid tissue damage. Over-the-counter (OTC) medic...