Four out of five people experience some degree of Upper/ Lower Back Pain at some point in their lives.
In fact, back pain is one of the most common reasons that people call in sick at work or make an appointment to see their doctor.
There are several common causes for back pain that is bad enough to interfere with a person's daily routine.
Strained Muscles: Strained muscles are the most common cause of back pain.
Straining often happens when we lift something improperly, carry an item which weighs too much, experience a muscle spasm, or make an awkward or abrupt sudden movement that pulls on our muscles and ligaments.
Chronic Diseases: Such as arthritis and osteoporosis can cause constant aching of the upper or lower back.
A ruptured or bulging disc in the spine can also create upper or lower back pain on a regular basis.
Even poor posture or wearing ill-fitting shoes that don't provide the proper amount of support for our legs and back muscles can create back pain.
Remedies: Over the counter drugs such as aspirin or pain relievers containing acetaminophen to help reduce inflammation can be helpful in relieving back pain.
Sometimes applying a hot pack or ice pack to the area can also help to reduce inflammation and increase healing blood circulation to the affected area of the upper or lower back.
One of the easiest and most convenient ways to seek relief from Upper/ Lower Back Pain is the application of a quality prescription grade topical pain cream referred by your doctor.
Prescription Grade Topical Pain Creams: A topical pain cream is applied directly to the skin over the affected area of the back where the pain is felt most intensely.
Soon after the cream is properly applied, it will be absorbed directly into the skin and then move deeply into those areas of the muscle that are experiencing pain due to inflammation.
A topical pain cream that has an anti-inflammatory as its main active ingredient can be very effective in reducing swelling and eliminating pain and inflammation surrounding the site of the application.
Topical pain creams are also very safe to use because their anti-inflammatory dose is very minimal with no side-effects.
Most insurance carriers cover the cost of treating Upper/ Lower Back Pain by using a prescription topical pain cream.
Check with your insurance vendor about obtaining topical pain cream free of charge to help relieve the aches and pains occurring in the upper or lower back.