Chiropractor Rescue Position for Severe Low Back Pain

 Rescue Position For Low Back Pain

 

No matter the cause of lower back pain, a common thread is how excruciating and debilitating it can be. Our Oakville Chiropractor sees all types of low back pain. Whether the back pain was caused by a sport, shovelling, playing with your kids or a slip-and-fall, the early stages can be terribly painful.  

Whether your low back pain is coming from your hips, your back, your SI joint or your gluts we have the treatment for you. Learn more about treatment options and diagnostic procedures used by our Oakville chiropractic team for treating low back pain.

Best Position To Get Into For Low Back Pain

When back pain is at its worst, movement feels like it is out of the question. But what happens when laying down and resting is painful too? Our Chiropractor suggests you try this lower back rescue position to help calm lower back pain and the inevitable muscle spasm that accompanies it.

How To Lie With Low Back Pain

The chiropractic low back rescue position and regular icing can help to provide some relief from the agony of lower back pain. This position helps to keep your spine in neutral and takes tension off any nerves that may be affected by the injury. If you’re having trouble finding a comfortable position, this rescue position may be what you’ve been looking for!

How To Get Into Rescue Position for Severe Low Back Pain

1. Lie down on your back with your bum close to a couch or chair.

2. Place your feet/legs up, onto the couch, trying to keep your knees at 90 degrees.

3. Place a wrapped ice pack under your low back.

4. Relax. Do some deep breathing and try to let your spine and muscles melt into the floor.

5. Stay in the position for 15 to 20 minutes. Then get up and move around.

 

Injured and looking for treatment options? Consider the Chiropractors and Physiotherapists at Nottinghill Family Wellness Centre. We can get you back on your feet in no time. Acupuncture – Shockwave and Direct Insurance Billing available.