Looking for quick and easy ways to ease your back pain? Our Stoke on Trent chiropractor claims two effective gadgets may be the tools to help:
Lumbar Support Cushion
If you suffer from lower back pain, it really is worth investing in a quality lumbar support. If possible, choose one with flexible spinal control plates. These will provide optimal support by conforming to the natural contours of your spine.
A good lumbar support cushion will gently apply pressure while keeping your spine in the correct position.
Gel Packs
Gel packs can be frozen, heated in water or microwaved. Most good packs will maintain a therapeutic temperature for around 30 minutes.
Heat and cold can provide instant pain relief by desensitising nerve endings. Heat brings blood to the affected area, and cold drives it away. You can use heat, then cold, then heat to stimulate circulation to the soft tissues. To help reduce inflammation use cold, then hot, then cold.
Don’t give up when it comes to back pain. There are always things you can try.