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A Chiropractor's Advice for Preventing Acute Injury From Causing Chronic Pain

By Stepy Kamei

Acute instances of back pain are common throughout society, and truly a struggle to deal with. The only thing worse than acute back pain is chronic back pain, in which any discomfort you may be feeling now stretches out for weeks, months, or maybe even years. If you want to prevent living a life with chronic back pain, it's very crucial to address any form of back pain as soon as you notice it. If you simply choose to ignore it and hope it goes away on its own, you're more likely to develop complications and worse symptoms later on down the line. Ask anyone dealing with chronic back pain and they'll tell you -- it just isn't worth it to hold off on treating your back pain right now. Whether your sudden pain was caused by a fall, a strain, or some other injury, you should learn to take care of it right away with these helpful tips, courtesy of chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic clinics.

Ice and Heat Therapy

Every household should have an ice pack as well as a heat pack on hand for various situations. The instant your back pain develops or becomes noticeable, you'll want to alternate between ice and heat therapy right away. Placing an ice pack on the affected area can combat inflammation, which is good for long-term relief. Ice can also numb the area, which helps with immediate pain relief. After this, switch to a heating pad, which can loosen the blood vessels in the area and restore proper blood flow for a faster healing process.

Stay Active Without Overdoing It

You might think it makes sense to stay off your feet as much as possible the first few days after incurring a back injury. Rest is certainly important, but you don't want your muscles to become stiff during the recovery process as they go unused. As long as you're able to, try to continue moving around throughout the day. If you can take a 15-minute walk at some point in your daily routine, even better, as this can be all it takes to keep your joints healthy and strong.

Chiropractic for Immediate and Long-Term Relief

You should absolutely meet with your primary healthcare giver after developing back pain, and the doctor may recommend you try chiropractic care. Chiropractic is praised for bringing about pain relief in a safe, natural, and effective manner. In addition to these immediate benefits, patients who see a chiropractor on a regular basis tend to experience a heightened tolerance to back pain in the future.

If managed correctly, your acute back pain could disappear in as little as two weeks at most. Visit your nearest The Joint Chiropractic clinic location to find out what chiropractic care can do for your health.

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