How spasm is treated on the back
Although all the back pain is painful, involuntary contractions of the muscles on the back can cause pain to the extent that it takes your breath away. The sad truth is that once there's a spasm in your back, you're probably going to experience it again. Back spasms are usually caused by a series of minor contractions that cause inflammation in the muscle. Inflammation makes the muscle susceptible to the surrounding nerves, which causes the muscle to contract. If spasms occur on your back, you probably want to ease the pain first. When pain decreases, try to eliminate the factors that cause spasm and prevent the re-formation of spasm. [1]
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Relieving Pain
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Put on ice for 20 minutes. Use an ice pack wrapped in a soft towel. Lie on your back and put the ice pack where spasm occurs. Relax in this position by taking deep breaths for about 20 minutes. [2]
You might want to lie down on a slope to relieve the pressure on your back. A spasm in the lower part of the back is more comfortable if you lift your legs.
Repeat this every 2 hours as necessary for the following 48 to 72 hours. Lay on the ice bag for more than 20 minutes at a time and sleep on the ice bag. Prolonged lying on ice can cause cold bites and nerve damage.
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Take a painkiller. Steroid-free anti-inflammatory drugs can help reduce pain and inflammation. The most common steroid-free anti-inflammatory drugs sold in pharmacies include ibuprofen (Brufen, Ibutrit) and naproxen (Naprosyn EC). [3]
Paracetamol (Tylol Hot) can also help reduce pain. Although it does not have anti-inflammatory properties, it is unlikely to cause discomfort to the stomach.
You can also try muscle relaxants such as Muscoril or Muscoflex. Use as low a dose as possible; because these drugs can cause drowsiness.
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Try wandering around. Even if you want to lie down instinctively when spasms occur on your back, taking a short walk will accelerate blood circulation and help the healing process begin. Immediately after spasm occurs, start with short walks, approximately hourly. [4]
If you go to bed for a long time, you can make the problem worse. Inactivity can cause the muscles to solidify; this may result in increased pain or other spasm.
Less strenuous aerobic activities such as walking or swimming are great options for the first two weeks. Start slowly first and gradually increase the duration of the exercise during this time.
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Apply moist heat after 72 hours. Initially, swelling and inflammation will disappear after three days. At this point, you can start applying heat to accelerate blood flow and relax the muscles. Use a heat bag or a bath with warm water. [5]
Moist heat is preferred because it does not cause water loss. Not being dehydrated is important for both treatment and prevention of spasms in general.
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Ask your doctor to give him a cortisone shot. Cortisone is an anti-inflammatory drug that reduces inflammation surrounding the nerves. Although the effect is similar to the anti-inflammatory drugs you get from the pharmacy, the relief it provides lasts a few months, not a few hours. [6]
Taking cortisone injections takes only the pain of spasm; does not eliminate the underlying factor of spasm.
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Finding the Source of Spasm
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Find out what triggered the spasm. A spasm on the back may be caused by a sudden movement after a long period of inactivity. Excessive use of the back muscles, such as heavy lifting, or other injury may result in spasm of the back. [7]
There are many different ways to treat spasms of the back. Understanding what causes spasm can help you find the most effective treatment.
If the spasm is caused by a sudden movement after a period of inactivity, you have no other physical problem requiring treatment. Apply ice and heat, be mobile and perform slight stretching movements. [8]
You might want to talk to your doctor. He can help you find the cause of the spasm. You can also talk to a personal trainer or a physiotherapist.
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Try massage therapy to reduce stress and tension. Massage therapy by a certified specialist can improve blood circulation and help relax muscles. Massage therapy may work if you feel spasm is due to general stress. [9]
You may feel some improvement after the first session; but if you want to get long-term results from massage therapy, you will need several sessions for several months.
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Check with your GP for a formal diagnosis. If your home treatment does not solve the problem or spasm continues to occur in the same area, the family physician may have tests done to find the cause of the problem. [10]
Talk to your doctor about spasms on your back and tell him what you are doing at home to treat spasms.
The doctor may ask you to have an X-ray, tomography or MRI in order to assess the problem in your back.
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Refer to physiotherapy for muscle injuries. If you tore or injured one of your muscles, physiotherapy can help restore the muscle. Physiotherapy may also help to correct muscle imbalances that cause spasm to work more than one muscle. [11]
A physiotherapist can write you a special exercise program designed to eliminate certain problems that cause back spasms.
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Go to a chiropractor for spine problems. If there is a curvature of the spine or an injury such as a hernia in the spine, you may need chiropractic treatment to find the cause of spasms in the back. [12]
Chiropractors usually apply manual corrections to regulate the spine. They can also perform therapeutic exercises, massage or other treatments to stimulate muscles and nerves.
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Make sure there aren't any neurological problems. Spasms may result from severe neurological problems such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease. If spasms occur frequently without a specific reason, report your concerns to your doctor. [13]
Your doctor will talk to you about other possible symptoms and refer you to a neurologist for further testing if deemed necessary.
If you start to experience incontinence, see a doctor; because this may be a sign of the major problems underlying the problem.
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Preventing Spasms
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Drink water to avoid dehydration. Cramps and spasms may occur due to thirst. Drinking enough water will help to keep the muscles relaxed even if it does not prevent a spasm that may occur in the back forever. [14]
Try to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to avoid dehydration. Avoid alcohol or caffeinated beverages; they are diuretic and cause dehydration. [15]
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Stay at a healthy weight. Excess weight may put extra strain on the back and musculoskeletal system, which increases the likelihood of spasm formation on the back. Make sure your weight is proportional to your height. Get a body mass index or ask a doctor for a physical evaluation.
If you need to lose weight, contact a registered dietitian to create a diet that suits you. After the spasm has passed on your back, gradually begin to exercise more.
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Eliminates mineral deficiencies in your diet. If you lack calcium, magnesium or potassium in your diet, you may often experience muscle spasms. If the body lacks these minerals, spasms may persist even if they are being treated by a physiotherapist or a chiropractor. [16]
To get these minerals, head first to food sources. Dairy products are good sources of calcium; bananas and potatoes contain plenty of potassium.
Reduce or never consume coffee and processed sugar, which prevents the body from absorbing minerals if there is a mineral deficiency.
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Walk to be active. Being mobile is one of the most important things you can do to prevent back spasms in the future. Walking is a light activity and usually does not put too much strain on your back. Start with short walks and try to increase the walk to 20 minutes a day. [17]
Cycling and swimming are also light activities and are particularly good for your back.
If you can go to the gym, you can try 15 to 20 minutes of workout on the elliptical bike or the climbing machine.
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Add stretch movements to the exercise program. Yoga or pilates can increase the flexibility and mobility of the back. Try a few basic flexing movements to keep your muscles relaxed before and after each activity. [18]
Do all the stretching movements to a point where you can only stretch freely. If you feel pain or discomfort, stop moving immediately; You can do more damage to your muscles.
Slight neck movements immediately after spasm formation in the back can also help reduce pain.
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Use a lumbar cushion while you sit down. Put the cushion between the bottom of your back and the seat to help you sit properly. Do this when you work at a desk or when you drive for a long time. Get up and walk at least once every hour. Avoid sitting too long at a time.
Avoid humpback while sitting.
Change your position frequently if you need to sit for a long time.
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After the spasm has passed, start weight training to strengthen the abdominal muscles. It acts as a natural corset that keeps the muscles of the abdomen and spine in order and keeps the back in a correct position. Strengthening the abdominal muscles can help prevent future back spasms. [19]
Plank movement is a basic abdominal muscle strengthening movement that you can do without using any equipment. Stand on your elbows so that the forearms are parallel to the ground. Only lift yourself until you are able to support your toes and forearms. Tighten the abdominal muscles and stay in this position for 20 seconds.
Do the plank movement several times a day and gradually increase the length of your stay.
Make sure you breathe deeply and regularly while in plank position. Many people try to hold their breath while squeezing their abdominal muscles.
Avoid sudden and rapid movements when lifting weights or heavy objects; these can cause back spasm.
Tips
Back spasms generally do not require surgical operations unless pain is caused by an anatomical disorder or does not lead to unrelenting pain or continuous loss of strength in the muscle. [20]
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