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Most people who suffer from back pain will find that they will feel a sharp or piercing sensation in either their lower, middle or upper part of their back. This particular disorder has become a common problem in today's society but there are plenty of back pain products available which can help a person to provide relief from it.
However before you start to use any kind of back pain product to relieve the symptoms and pain, you need to speak with your doctor or health care provider first. They will be able to provide the correct diagnosis as there are many reasons that can have caused the problem in the first place.
Only once a doctor or health care provider knows what the underlying cause of the problem is will then they will be able to prescribe the right kind of product to treat the disorder. But be warned if a person is suffering from acute back pain, then the only way that it may be able to be treated effectively is through back pain surgery.
One of the most common types of products that people and doctors will suggest their patients use in order to treat this disorder is paracetamol. Paracetamol is a pain killer and can easily be purchased over the counter at any drug store and will need to be taken orally in order to treat the pain.
However as previously mentioned it is important that you talk to your doctor before you start taking any kind of medication. The main disadvantage of taking paracetamol in order to treat back pain is that the effectiveness for relieving the problem do not last very long and it is important that you do not take this for extended periods of time.
Another type of back pain product which a person may want to consider using is called Eazol which contains only natural ingredients so is unlikely to cause any kind of side effects to the person using it. Eazol contains White Willow, Lobelia and Boswellic Acid all of which are natural and so this means that you can use this product for extended periods of time and is also safe to be used by people of all ages.
Besides back pain medication, you can look at using back pain products such as beds, mattresses and pillows. All of which will not only ensure that you are comfortable in your bed at night but will ensure that you get a much better night sleep as well.
The most common and popular mattresses to treat back pain problems are tempurpedic mattresses. These mattresses have special orthopedic properties and were originally used in hospitals when they were treating patients with orthopedic problems.
Have your employees called in sick to work lately because they have a "slipped" or "ruptured" disc in the back? Have they complained that their back "went out" and that they have a burning pain centered in the lower back? Or have they complained of a shooting pain that begins in the buttocks and goes down the back of one leg?
Chances are your employees have complained to you about a herniated disc especially in the lower back. Low back pain will affect 4 out 5 people during their lifetime. In fact over 20 million Americans suffer from back pain caused by the derangement of an inter-vertebral disk.
Back injuries cause 100 million lost days of work annually and costs businesses as much as $100 billion every year.
After the common cold, back pain is the second most common cause that Americans call in sick from work. It is one of the most frequent causes of hospitalization and the third most common reason to undergo a surgical procedure.
Lower back pain and herniated discs account for 15% of sick leaves. One-fifth of all workers compensation claims are due to low back pain. In comparison to other medical conditions, it causes the greatest loss of productivity.
So, how can you treat back pain and increase you productivity?
When it comes to treating herniated discs, most employees will use traditional treatments such as ice/heat, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, cortisone injections, anti-inflammatory medications and even surgery. While these may deliver some relief, it will usually be temporary if at all.
The major problem with these traditional treatments is that they only address the symptoms of a herniated disc. They do not address the actual cause of the problem. For example, even if your employees were to have invasive surgery and get some pain relief, the fact is the root cause that caused the disc to become herniated in the first place is still there.
There is what I call the hidden cause, it is over looked by most and it is simply this...
Our bodies adapt and change to our environment and this adaptation will over time cause what are called Muscle Imbalances. Those imbalances will cause what are called postural dysfunctions.
If the dysfunctions are not addressed, they will continue to place uneven pressure and strain on the discs and sooner or later your employees will likely have another problem with that disc, or others. This means more absenteeism, higher costs, and further deterioration in your company's productivity,
To eliminate worker absenteeism related to back pain and herniated discs and increase productivity your employees must learn to identify and address the underlying cause of their problem.
Unfortunately, most doctors, chiropractors and physical therapists don't spend time or focus on identifying the physical dysfunctions that are responsible for the condition. So most employees jump from one useless traditional treatment to the next and suffer with continuous herniated disc flare-ups for months or years unnecessarily.
Here Are 3 Ways to Identify and Address the Underlying Causes of Your Employee's Back Problems So You Can Cut Costs & Improve Productivity:
1. Understand how job function causes back pain: Sitting, Standing and doing repetitive motions all day long will cause, muscle imbalances. Over time this will cause postural dysfunctions that will cause your spine to go into abnormal curvature. This will cause a disc to herniated...
2. Take postural assessment photos: The most persuasive evidence you can show your employees that they are developing postural dysfunction and will over time put themselves at risk for back pain is to take photos. Photograph your employees from the front and from the side. When assessing the photos some things to look for are:
- Are the shoulders level?
- Are the hips level?
- Is the head inline with the shoulders?
- Is the trunk forward or backward of the knees?
- Do you see twisting in the trunk?
3. Hire a professional for the day: Have a qualified professional come to your office. This person should be a Manual Physical Therapist or Personal Trainer trained to assess your posture and design a corrective program.
Understanding back pain and taking action are two totally different animals. No one thinks that it will happen to them. And because it takes so long for our bodies to reach the point of pain, almost no one takes action to prevent back pain. So if back pain is an issue at your work place you should incorporate an incentive based program... one that encourages education and consistent action.