Men’s back pain may be caused by a number of reasons. It could be because of age or it could be because of these common causes such as spinal stenosis, disc problems, and arthritis of the spine.
There are isolated cases wherein it’s hard for your doctor to figure out the cause of your back pain. In these cases, it’s always better to seek a second opinion.
If the pain can’t be treated, you will need to work something out with your doctor on making the pain manageable with non-surgical treatments.
- Mindfulness and meditation
A referral to a rehabilitation psychologist may be necessary to manage the psychological aspects that are caused by chronic back pain. Cognitive and relaxation strategies such as tai chi and yoga may be recommended by the specialist to divert your mind from the pain.
- Physical therapy
Physical therapy is a primary treatment for chronic back pain. You must be guided by a spine physical therapist and the exercise must be customized according to your symptoms and specific condition.
- Injection-based treatments
Injection-based treatments can help rule out some cases of chronic back pain if ever the treatment didn’t work. Injections can help lessen or stop the pain for a period of time.
- Diet
Keeping a healthy weight can help reduce your back pain because it takes off the pressure in your spine. Consult your doctor to check if your current diet is contributing to your back pain and ask if you can do something about it.
- Lifestyle Modifications
Change or lessen the activities that contribute to your back pain. Avoid carrying heavy weights or doing chores that require lifting heavy objects. Quitting your smoking habit can greatly help lessen your back pain because nicotine accentuates chronic back pain and other symptoms.
Hi! My name is Kimmy B, I am the co-host of the We’reHard podcast. I have a passion for fitness, nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. I’ve always loved working out and staying active but recently found my groove in the fitness industry.