Lower Back Pain

Lower Back Pain can be caused by many things. Often, it is due to wear and tear.

Do this to treat the pain at home.

• Apply 3 minutes of heat and then 5 minutes of cold
• Lightly massage the area
• Do exercises that strengthen the lower back, like partial situps and pelvic tilts
• Ensure you stay at a healthy weight to reduce strain on your back.

PREVENTION: To avoid lower back pain, make sure you have good posture, especially when lifting heavy loads. However, lower back pain can still happen during old age.

See a doctor if you have other symptoms, such as tingling in the limbs, balance problems, lessening of dexterity, or neck pain

To make an ice pack at home, add 2 parts water and 1 part rubbing alcohol (70%) to a washed-out personal or 1-liter soda bottle. Make sure there is space in the bottle.

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