Osteoporosis is one leading cause of back pain as some people age. A diet high in calcium, vitamins C & D, combined with regular weight bearing exercise (something as simple as walking will do) will go a long way towards preventing the ravaging effects of osteoporosis. There are other factors involved, so before to get regular check ups with your family physician, internist or OBGYN.
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-Andy
Beautiful lake Kinneret, Jordan River Valley, Israel.
One of the most useful tools for understanding your back & neck pain is the pain diary. Each day, keep a small list of one word descriptions of your activities for the day (office, tennis, groceries, sex, etc…) along with a subjective rating of your pain level (0= No pain, 10= Worst pain ever) both in the morning and in the evening. Over a few weeks, look for patterns in your pain- occasionally you will find simply by changing the order of your week’s activities, or better spacing those activities which cause you the most pain, you can reduce your overall level of discomfort.
Try it- you may be surprised at what you find!
-Andy
There is a frequently held belief, that if a little is good- more MUST be better, and you would be shocked how many patients adopt this stance with pain medications. Always take medications as directed. If you are not getting the results you are looking for, contact your physician.
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