back pain
Back pain is a broad term as the back constitutes so much of our skeletal make-up, but typically the term back pain refers to the ‘lower back’; however, back pain can be felt anywhere along the spine from your skull down to your pelvis.
Keep moving as much as possible
Apply heat to the area
Strengthen the area
Mobility work & massage work to help muscle flexibility
Seek specialist advice when needed
Sleep well (8 hours)
Sitting still for prolonged periods
Lifting with your back
Slouching
Carrying heavy objects
USING FLOW NANO
Using the nano, you can apply the heating element to your back to provide heat relief. And you can look to use the percussion head to provide self-massage to the muscles around the area.
HOW DOES IT HELP?
The NHS recommends the application of heat; it stimulates the nervous system, particularly the thermoreceptors, which ‘may’ block the signals/ sensation of pain to the brain. Additionally, heat increases blood flow to the area, which provides an increased rate of oxygen & nutrient delivery to muscles in that area, contributing to the muscles becoming more relaxed. Thus taking away any tension that the muscles may bring to the area.
The application of percussion helps to further relax the muscles around the back by targeting the muscle around the affected area playing caution to avoid bony areas.
Referred pain radiating down your legs or up your body
Unintentional weight loss
Loss of bladder or bowel movements
Swelling on your back
Genital numbness or tingling
Referred pain radiating down your legs or up your body
Unintentional weight loss
Loss of bladder and/or bowel movements
Swelling on your back
Genital numbness or tingling
If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional. All information presented on these web pages is not meant to diagnose or prescribe. In all health matters for further information or medical advice, please speak to your GP or a Pharmacist.