Active Rest
When you are experiencing back pain, your first instinct may be to crawl back into bed, but actually research has confirmed that staying active is usually best to keep your back healthy. Bed Rest has been shown to be ineffective for back pain and can actually delay recovery. So the sooner you get going, the better.
Don’t Ignore the pain
On the flip side, for most people, they recognise that while back pain is a setback, it will be a temporary one. However, refusing to acknowledge that you have to slow down, could result in your back pain becoming chronic and/or more severe. So take your pain as a sign that you need to change your speed and intensity for a bit. It doesn’t mean you can’t be active, but you may need to adjust your activities a bit.
Accept the Pain
Accepting the pain may be the best way to mentally cope. Accept it, realise things need to change, make a plan, start making daily consistent effort. Pain is only temporary, it won’t last for every, use it to make you a better, healthier version of yourself.
Do Not Focus On The Pain
Do not dwell on your Pain or ill health and you’ll minimise the effects it has on your lifestyle. Think positive and remember you will improve with time. Distract yourself by reading, listening to music, keeping active. The more you focus on the pain the more you’ll experience pain.
Our Liverpool Chiropractor can help you with fast, effective pain relief from back pain, joint pain, headaches and sporting injuries. Please contact our Liverpool Chiropractor to see how we can help you.
