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Spare Your Spine: A Trainer’s Tips to Beating Lower Back Pain
Back pain, whether in the upper or lower back, can be quite bothersome and make even the simplest of daily tasks more difficult. Lower back pain, also referred to as lumbago, is more common and affects millions of Americans every year. It can be triggered by overuse or injury, or it can be a chronic issue.
Lower Back Pain Causes
While it may seem that back pain comes out of nowhere, it does have a cause. It’s important to identify the source, so you can learn how to heal. In most cases, it’s the result of improper bending or heavy lifting. The lower back, which includes the lumbar muscles and the spine, is most susceptible to strain because it bears the weight of your upper body. At the same time, it also absorbs and distributes the forces of your every movement, so it’s easy to see why problems can develop.
Another typical issue? A weak core. “Growing up I played a lot of sports; but would cry when I had to empty the dishwasher,” says certified personal trainer and health expert Stephanie Mansour, who hosts the PBS show “Step It Up with Steph.” Despite being young and active, her core muscles were not strong enough to support her back while bending.
Prevention and Relief for Back Pain
Mansour says exercises and stretches that work on your core will go a long way toward preventing injury and releasing tension. “When training clients who have low back pain, I always incorporate Pilates-style moves into their workout regimens,” she says, citing this method as one of the best for promoting strength and stability. And if you’re already suffering from a backache, she says staying active is key. “Don’t push yourself too hard but know that most exercises can be modified so they don’t worsen your condition.”
Mansour also recommends relieving pain at the source by applying Boiron Arnicare. This topical pain medicine is made from the Arnica plant to relieve muscle pain, stiffness, and swelling from injuries.* It’s available in unscented cream, gel, and ointment formulas, as well as a roll-on that helps with applying on hard-to-reach areas like your back.
Lower back pain is no fun, but with these tips and a little help from Arnicare, you can outsmart it and keep your spine healthy.
*Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
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6 thoughts on “Spare Your Spine: A Trainer’s Tips to Beating Lower Back Pain”
Hi, I am suffering from lower back pain. The pain starts from the lower back to the hip and through the leg.
Hope u can help.
Regards,
Andronicah
Hello Adronicah, we recommend our Arnicare Pain Relief Gel for sore muscles in the lower back. But for a more customized approach to pain relief, please use our free Boiron Medicine Finder to help you select the most appropriate medicine based on your symptoms.
I have had 3 failed back surgerys. One day my Husband found Arnicare cream on sale and brought it home for me to use. I put it on my back and in 5 minutes I didn’t have any more pain. So I tried it on my router cuff and let me tell you I was able to hold off from surgery for six months. Thank You so much for your Wonderful
Product. Today we are trying your arthritis products, I will let you know how I do. Thanks again!
Hi Janet, we are so glad to hear how Arnicare has helped you. Give us a call at 1-800-BOIRON-1 so we can send some coupons your way. We also have new arthritis medicines coming later this year, so please check back!
Can you please explain the arnica strength. I don’t understand the C and X and different number versions. If something is more diluted, is that a weaker strength?
Hi Shaun, letters like C and X refer to which dilution process was chosen, and the numbers indicate how many times that process was used. The dilution is not indicative of strength or potency, but rather their application. Low dilutions, like 6C or 6X, are best for a single symptom affecting one area of the body, like a bruise or a cut, whereas a higher dilution (30C or 30X) will relieve general symptoms, e.g., more than one symptom in more than one location with possible behavioral or emotional symptoms.
Arnica 30X and 30C have the same indication and you will experience pain relief no matter which one you take. In general, we recommend C dilutions for self-care.