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- Simple
painkillers may help
- Rest
only if essential, and no more than 3 days
- Keep
Active within the bounds of your pain
- Seek
physical therapy (e.g. physiotherapy) if symptoms last more
than 3 days
If you have severe pain, worsening over several
weeks, or if you are unwell with back pain, see your doctor.
If you experience the following symptoms
with your back pain, see a doctor straight away:
- Pins
and needles, numbness or muscle weakness in both legs.
- Difficulty
controlling or passing urine.
- Numbness
around your back passage or genitals.
- Unsteadiness
on your feet.
Back pain is caused by many factors, including
poor posture, associated with muscle imbalance and weak core
muscular control. Inappropriate use of the back can also lead
to pain (e.g. poor lifting technique).
In treating the problem, it is important to
address all factors. So, we would undertake a detailed examination
to formulate a treatment package. This might include joint mobilisation
or manipulation, an exercise programme to improve strength, stability
and posture, and pain relief techniques including electrotherapy
devices, and possibly acupuncture.
Disclaimer: please note that the advice contained in this
publication is not a substitute for professional advice.
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Low
Back Pain: First Aid 
