Why Your Lower Back Pain Won't Go Away - Unless You Try This

Did you know that over 65 million Americans suffer with lower back pain? This number is staggering to the imagination that so many people are really having a bad go of it. You'd like to be able to get rid of the pain and tension this causes in your life. Some people cannot sleep with their spouses and maintain separate quarters.

Is this you?

Some causes for lower back pain is simply do to pregnancy. The pregnancy back pain is no different than any other pain you feel. Your body gets an alarm that "something" is not right. You are so restricted from taking any type of pain reliever because of fear of harming the baby growing inside of you.

Here are a few things you can try...now keep in mind that before you do any of these things you NEED to talk with YOUR doctor before engaging in these tips.

* The first option to consider is a natural medicine. These remedies have been around for generations and have proven themselves over time. Why not give it a shot? If you go to any online store like a Whole Foods Market you should be able to read up on the products before ordering. The beauty of the internet is that you can pretty much order anything online and have it delivered right to your door. This is great news because the second most searched for pain reliever online is that of foot pain. Foot pain is a topic we'll discuss another time but suffice it to say that with the added weight of the baby plus the stress of being on your feet all day. Compounded with very "unfriendly shoes" that do not yield one iota of support - your feet are taking a pounding. Literally.

*Lower back pain stretching is another alternative to taking the pills. But really I'd suggest that you try more than one treatment at a time. Sure you can take the all natural pain reliever. But do so only after you've consulted with your doctor and have yourself read up on the ingredients. Do the stretches we are outlining here and take the pain reliever. Many patients seem to think that they can only do one or the other but that is just not try. Compound these options revealed here. If you do stretch your lower back you'll be working with the soft tissues. These muscles, ligaments and tendons are essential to your lower back pain relief.

*Right now try this simple flexion stretch. You do it by standing or sitting whichever you prefer. If you ride the subway train or drive along you may be able to modify it just a bit and still get some relief on the go. So, if you are sitting or standing, softly bend your head forward and strive to bring the chin in towards the chest. You will feel a slight stretch in the rear of your neck. If you experience any pain you must stop this movement. So go slow and be very gentle. Hold that position for say four counts. It also helps if you breath in and out to calm your body down to.

*The lateral flexion stretch can work wonders for your low back pain. In this movement you are standing upright. With your hands held close to your sides (like a soldier posing) slightly bend to your right. Think to yourself that you are trying to touch your knee. Hold that tension for say 4 counts. Then return to center. Next, you'll do the same thing but in the opposite direction. Which either one, be sure to keep your breathing in and out steadily. This supplies just the right amount of oxygen and is also great for calming your pain down. Check out this video first...it shows some great Lower Back Pain Exercises.

* Lastly, you can do these back exercises on a mat or a carpeted floor in your office. You can lie down on your back of course. Your knees are bent with your hands resting on them. In this exercise you are going to try to bring your knees into your chest. Depending on how many months you are along you may find this not so easy to do. If that is the case be sure to look for other articles on this subject on this website for alternatives.