How do you manage your back pain?

I hate back pains and its really something that bothers me specially when im at work. I have a red pillow that I use when im at the office to support my abck. the reason I have back pains is my posture and I reall try to sit properly so that it wont ache some more. When I sleep at night I dont use pillow for me head, I just lie flat on my back and it really feels so good. And another way to help me deal with back pains is i go for whole body massage, the last time I went was when I got sick and the message really helped coz I felt my whole body aching and it was really great. I plan to have another massage and would love to try the massage with sauna bath, i never tried sauna bath but according to conie and hiah that it was great so I will have to try that to treat myself. I dont drink anything to cure the pain.

I am not a mother - obviously! But I do suffer from back pain and it tends to go up into my shoulder. I used heat pads and it gives me a lot of relief. I have also had reflexology (foot massage) and believe it or not, that did a lot of good, but it expensive to have it every week.

Make sure that you have correct position while sitting down. Swimming also helps for back pains. Having medications will help you in a short span of time. Watch your weight and avoid carrying heavy things for the moment.

The question of whether to use heat or cold for back pain centers on the condition at the time which is causing the pain. Heat is generally used when there is stiffness in the muscles that support the spine or when there are muscle spasms. Heat helps relax the muscles, generally feels good, but does not provide a lasting benefit. Cold is indicated when there is inflammation to the soft tissues supporting the spine. Pain is the body's way of indicating injury and inflammation. An ice wrap such as the Cold One Ice Compression Back Wrap ( http://www.coldoneinc.com/back_wrap.html ) will stop the pain and stop the inflammation when used 2 to 3 times a day for 15-20 minutes at a time. If there is inflammation in the back, do not use heat because the increase in blood flow will increase the inflammation and delay healing.

I seldom experienced back pain but I always experience is my foot aches a lot, that is due to standing for long doing the dishes and other house hold chores. I also like walking around the house bare foot. To manage this pain, I soak my feet in a warm water with salt. as for your back pain, I think exercise will help you.