describe the rehabilitation and health education needs of patient w/back pain?

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most back pain is self limiting and resolves within 6 weeks with bedrest,stress reduction, and relaxation.the patient is confined to bed on a firm,nonsagging mattress for 2 to 3 days.a bedboard may be used.bathroom privileges may be permitted,but all other out-of bed activities examples answering the phone,child care,general activity due to restlessness are avoided.the patient is positioned to increase lumbar flexion,which reduces compression of the lumbar nerve roots.the head of the bed is elevated to 30 degrees and the patient slightly flexes the knees or assumes a lateral position with knees and hips flexed curled position with a pillow betweenthe knees and the legs and a pillow under the head.A prone position is avoided because it accentuates lordosis.occasionally the patient is hospitalized for active conservative treatment and physical therapy.Intermittent pelvic traction with 15 to 30 pounds of traction is usually prescribed.traction promotes additional lumbar flexion and relaxation of the affected muscles.physical therapy may be prescribed to decrease pain and muscle spasm.therapy may include use of therapuetic cold example ice infrared radiant heat,hot moist pack,ultrasound,diathermy,whirlpool,and traction.appropriate treatment mades are determined by the patients condition.Impaired circulation,diminished sensation and trauma are contraindications for hot packs.whirlpool therapy may be contraindicated for patients with cardiovascular problems because they are not able to tolerate the associate massive peripheral vasodilation.ultrasound produces deep heat,which may increase discomfort because of swelling in the acute stages.it is contraindicated if the patient has cancer or bleeding disorders.