Dr. Stefano Sinicropi, M.D.

If you’ve found this article, odds are you’re in back pain and looking for one quick technique that can instantly provide you with pain relief. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an exercise or a certain food that could make life that simple? Unfortunately, nothing can really instantly provide that long-term back pain relief within a matter of seconds, and we hate seeing miracle cures and other quick fixes being positioned as such. So while these four tips won’t resolve your back pain in a flash, they will help to provide you with that long term back pain relief that you seek.

How To Quickly Treat Back Pain

These four tips can help you develop healthy habits that will serve to protect your spine in the long-term. Relief may not be instant, but they can help to relieve spine pain in the short-term as well, so they are worthwhile treatments to pursue if you’re plagued by back pain.

1. Posture Awareness and Correction – One of the simplest things that you can do to provide quick and long-term pain relief is to regularly take stock of your posture and make adjustments to ensure you’re in a healthy alignment. Sitting on the couch or driving in the car may not feel like a stressful position, but if you’re hunched forward or sinking into an unsupportive couch, your lumbar and cervical spine will be handling additional strain. Over time, this can lead to significant back pain. Perform regular posture checks, adjust your back so that your head is positioned directly over your shoulders, and invest in supportive seats that help to naturally push your spine into the right position instead of allowing you to slouch or sink into the seat.
2. Exercise – We know that the last thing you probably want to do if your back is bothering you is to challenge it with exercise, but doing so in a controlled and effective manner can do wonders for your spine. We’re not saying you need to go out and run five miles on a bad back, but do consider going for a walk or doing some water aerobics at the pool. These low-impact exercises can help to strengthen injured structures and better prepare muscles to handle the stress you throw at it each day. Also, exercise can provoke the release of endorphins, which are natural pain relievers that the body produces. So in a way, the right type of exercise can help to provide instant pain relief.
3. Weight Loss – This point can go hand-in-hand with the above one, but losing weight can absolutely do wonders for your spine health. It’s not something you can do overnight, but at the same time, you’d be amazed at how little weight loss is needed for your spine to feel a whole lot better. For example, every one pound you lose leads to four pounds of pressure being taken off your spine. That means if you lose just 10 pounds, that’s 40 pounds of pressure you’re taking off your spine! A little can go a long way in a hurry when it comes to weight loss and your spine health.
4. See A Specialist – Finally, if you really want to treat your back pain as quickly and effectively as possible, schedule a visit with a spine specialist like Dr. Sinicropi. In most cases, they can figure out exactly what’s going on and set you up with an individualized treatment plan after just one visit. Stop looking for miracle cures and online remedies when an expert who can give you advice specific to your condition is right in your neighborhood. The sooner you visit with a specialist, the sooner you can get on a path to a pain-free spine!

So while none of these tips will have your spine feeling back to normal in a matter of minutes, they can serve to provide short- and long-term spine pain relief, which is the most important thing! If you’d like to connect with a spine specialist who can help you find fast relief for your back pain, reach out to Dr. Sinicropi’s office today.

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