Many are familiar with the following situation: a disturbing back pain suddenly takes over and you are unable to move. Due to the pain, you inform the workplace that you will have to take sick days and stay in bed until further notice. However, you should know that one of the biggest mistakes people who suffer from acute back pain tend to make is lying in bed and waiting for the pain to go away. In practice, such a choice is only expected to worsen the pain.
What is recommended to do in case of back pain?
“First,” he says Physiotherapist Daniel Wallich from a clinic PHISIOLOGIC, “Try to control the pain as much as possible. You can use painkillers if you need to, but the most important thing is to stay in motion, that is – walk a little, exercise with low loads. Those who do this can certainly shorten the attack significantly.”
What is McKenzie treatment?
“It is a treatment method that examines how the tissue reacts to the load. The goal is to look for a specific movement of the spine that improves pain, strength and function as immediately as possible. When the focus is found, treatment can be started 3-8 times a day – depending on the condition of the back and the pain. This is actually the case , in many cases it is possible to obtain immediate results or within a few days instead of within a few weeks or even a few months. It is important to note that the patient’s cooperation is essential for the success of the treatment.”
Is the treatment suitable for chronic pain?
“The treatment with the method is suitable for acute and chronic pain, and in fact many times it also helps people who suffer from pain for 15-20 years.”
Can the method help pain in the limbs?
“Definitely. This type of pain is often the result of back pain radiating to the limbs, especially when it comes to pain that appears in both limbs together – for example in both shoulders or both knees. Therefore, in such a situation it is always important to check the spine even when there is no evidence of pain in the neck or back In this way, in many cases the treatment can be shortened to a few weeks instead of a few months.”
What do you do to prevent the return of back pain?
“In order to prevent the recurrence of pain, two important rules must be observed: the first, changing harmful habits – prolonged sitting, staying in prolonged static postures that involve bending the neck or bending the back. The second rule is strengthening and flexing the body: it is important to observe a regular combination of physical activity in daily life Pilates, yoga, the gym or any aerobic activity – the main thing is that it can be done consistently and over time. A strong body is less prone to pain, and besides, activity also helps to numb the pain. Finally, it’s worth remembering that more movement is almost always better than less movement”.