Low back pain is common among workers who carry out physically demanding work. This is due to the over exertion of the body by lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, or holding heavy loads. The mechanism of their body takes a back seat due to these types of hard work.

If you overload your back it will affect spine and cause slipped disc. Disc acts as a flexible shock absorber. It has soft fluid in the center. When we overload the back our bones compress the disc. As a result the fluid in the disc squeezes out and reduces height. Sometimes low back pain may be the symptom of virus infection, stress, fever or cold.

Most of the back pain gets better itself. Mild activities speed up recovery. Therefore, you should reduce physical activities for a few days. For back pain treatment, as a home remedy, apply cold and hot compresses on the area affected by pain. It can alleviate sore and inflamed muscles. If acute pain has subsided give heat with a heating pad for not more than twenty minutes. If your back pain is chronic, and home remedies fail to soothe, go for physiotherapy carried out by a physical therapist. The therapist may apply various types of therapy to get relief from pain and improve your musculoskeletal functions.

To prevent back pain, you have to correct your posture first. Bad posture is one of the main causes of back pain. Do not lie on the bed when reading or watching T.V. Always use a chair which gives enough support to your back. Do not work on the computer at a stretch. Sitting in the same position aggravates back pain. Back strengthening and stretching exercises will reactivate your bones and muscles. It is also good for your low back and spine. Adopt good posture and good body techniques to get rid of this common ailment.