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Back pain affects Singaporeans to the extent that more than 80 percent of the adult population is estimated to suffer from it at some point in their lives. This is according to a study made by the Bureau of Labour Statistics in 1998.

Thanks to today?s medical and therapeutic progress, back pain is not as stressful as it was long ago. Treatment centres have been spreading across the country offering various solutions to people?s bodily agonies.

An episode of backache may last for a few hours to a few days, so consider yourself normal if you fall in this category. If however the pain continues for over a week, it?s already appropriate to seek for professional help.

Applying heat or ice packs on the back can also be done to relieve the pain. Heat and ice packs may be used separately or alternately depending on a patient?s case. Ice packs are meant to lessen bleeding, swelling, spasm, numbness, and pain. Heat, on the other hand, is meant to open the pores and improve blood circulation. Heat can be applied through heat pads and creams.

Of course you must be aware of acupuncture- a treatment that involves applying needles across the back. It is believed that a continuous therapy can make back pain disappear for months, if not years. The chances of better results of course are higher if you prefer an experienced and highly reputable practitioner.

Treatment centres that offer physiotherapy usually suggest exercises that target the back muscles to their patients. Such exercises are meant to enhance the muscles and reduce the frequency of pain and spasm. Doing the exercises may or may not need the guidance of a physiotherapist depending on a person?s case.

Back pain is very manageable and highly preventable. You just have to try options and determine which of them is appropriate for your condition.

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Source: http://newhealthandfitness.org/2012/02/16/back-pain-and-the-many-ways-to-solve-it/

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