Back Pain Support Group
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. In fact, about 3 in 4 adults will experience back pain during their lifetime! The term back pain includes pain affecting the neck, midback and low back. Acute back pain may begin suddenly with intense pain but typically lasts fewer than three months. Usually, chronic back pain is persistent, steady, and...
I've got chronic lower back pain due to a history of heavy lifting,no injury.
My Dad is 86 and could barely stand anyway,but then he broke his leg.
He won't be able to bear weight on it for another month,so my back is in for a serious trial.I'm overwhelmed by the number of and different types of support belts/braces.
Anyone have 2 cents of advice to throw in to a worthy cause?
My Dad is 86 and could barely stand anyway,but then he broke his leg.
He won't be able to bear weight on it for another month,so my back is in for a serious trial.I'm overwhelmed by the number of and different types of support belts/braces.
Anyone have 2 cents of advice to throw in to a worthy cause?
You really need to build up your core muscles and then learn proper weight lifting. I attended a 30 day out-patient pain recovery clinic and several of my classmates had to be able to lift a certain amount of weight to be able to return to work. Not a brace in site. Each person just had to learn how to properly lift weights. It is not easy, and takes time, which I understand you do not have. You may need to look for outside help caring for your father.
I used to do a lot of heavy lifting and know the proper techniques.I used a belt 20 years ago and it was a great help.I'm not seeking to debate the merits of using a belt,I'm looking for advice from someone who is familiar with them and can help me sort through the myriad of choices available nowadays.