In back pain, a step bearing can provide relief

Tormenting low back pain: Stair support can often relieve discomfort
Millions of people in Germany suffer from tensions and back pain. Although the symptoms often disappear by themselves or by simple back pain exercises, in some cases a doctor should be consulted better.
Preventively strengthen your back
Hardly anybody is immune to back pain: the symptoms are caused, among other things, by unfavorable posture or lack of exercise. Back pain can also have psychological causes. In many cases, the symptoms disappear again after a relatively short time. But sometimes the pain persists. To prevent it is advisable to strengthen the back. In addition to various sports, special exercises such as hackers and Kraule are suitable for this.

Special techniques for back pain. Image: contrastwerkstatt-fotolia

Complaints often disappear quickly
However, if the low back pain has already stopped, the symptoms can often be alleviated by the so-called step bearing. The lower legs are placed on a shelf - for example, a chair - so that upper and lower leg form a 90-degree angle. In some cases, loosening exercises, heat treatments and occasionally also analgesics may be useful for back pain. This is indicated by the Internet portal www.gesundheitsinformation.de in a post. According to the patient information website of the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), most people will suffer from low back pain at some point in their lives. Although the complaints in the lower part of the back are usually harmless: pain and restricted mobility often disappear within a few days or weeks. However, they can also become chronic. This is the case if they last longer than twelve weeks.

In some cases, a doctor should be consulted
Behind back pain can be very different causes stuck, often several factors play a role. The symptoms can be caused by, among other things, a weak trunk musculature, bad strain - for example due to prolonged sitting -, tension or wear of the spine. In addition, psychological causes such as stress or depression can be added. Sometimes, however, a herniated disc or osteoporosis can be behind it. According to health experts, you should definitely go to a doctor if the pain in the legs radiate or tingling or numbness in the legs sets. Even if symptoms of urination or fever and chills are added to the back pain, a doctor should be consulted. The same applies to inexplicable weight loss or when the pain in the supine position worse. (Ad)