How to relieve a pinched back? Tips and advice

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How to relieve a pinched back? Tips and advice

Back pinching is very common in many people, as it can be caused by one wrong movement. Contrary to popular belief, pinching is not the main problem. The problem develops suddenly and usually lasts a few days to 1-2 weeks.

This may be just the first sign of a degenerative lesion affecting the spine which, if left untreated, can lead to serious illness.

What exactly is waist pinching?

The role of the elastic discs in the spine is to relieve pressure on the vertebrae as much as possible. When the disc is constantly overloaded, it will lose fluid and flatten over time, bringing the overlying vertebrae and their articular surfaces closer together. As the distance between the vertebrae decreases the tight case becomes looser. One wrong movement and the case can pinch between the articular surfaces of the vertebrae and muscle pinching can occur. Worse still, the muscles adjacent to the spine contract to stabilise the injured area.

How to relieve a pinched back? Tips and advice

The cause of the terrible pain of pinching is therefore due to overloading of the discs. If not treated properly, it can lead to a herniated disc later on. At first, taking painkillers may seem like a very good solution, but this can only help temporarily and the pain will soon return. Treating a pinched back can also be done naturally. It is worth trying herbal balms instead of medicines as natural solutions help many people. The acute problem should be solved first. It used to be common practice to rest in bed, but this does more harm than good. Active therapy is needed, as movement and various manual treatments improve blood circulation and allow the capsule to get out of the hip socket as soon as possible.

My back is pinched! Physiotherapy can also be useful for back nerve pinching. If you experience this, we’ll give you a tip on what exercise to do. Do the following exercise several times a day, the aim of this is to move the vertebrae further apart and relax the muscles along the spin.

Treatment of a pinched back at home

A pinched back can be relieved with gymnastics. The following exercise can help.

1. Lie on your back with your feet on a chair so that both legs are on the seat of the chair.

2. Press your waist to the floor to straighten your entire spine.

3. Stretch your head and tailbone in opposite directions but gently.

4. If it doesn’t hurt, raise your 2 arms outstretched next to your ears with palms facing up and stretch with the tips of your fingers. While doing this, also squeeze your waist.

5. Stretch with your right and left arm alternately.

6. Feel free to repeat the movements several times.

7. You can stay in the first position for longer periods of time to allow the waist to relax.

A pinched back can be relieved with gymnastics.

Another very good therapy for a stiff back is a light walk on some natural ground. Exercises and connective tissue relaxation therapy are also very good. These will help the terrible pain to go away as soon as possible.

Can nerve pinching be treated with massage?

Yes, massage can help to relieve the pain and improve the condition caused by a pinched nerve. Muscle relaxation, stimulation of blood and lymph circulation and the calming effect of massage can help to relieve pain.

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