This stage lasts for no more than two or three weeks. In addition to pain, there are usually other signals of an impending back problem which may be in the form of weakness of certain groups of muscles or numbness and tingling sensations. Often, people with arthritic changes in their backs and spondylosis will be stiff when they wake up. After they get going, they loosen up and can pursue normal activities. Chronic backache patients are dependent on painkillers, are physically out of condition, mentally depressed and socially withdrawn.
Chronic backache is the number one reason for early retirement in every industrial country.
Self-Help Relax mentally and keep a positive attitude towards your problems. Keep your head straight, do not let it just out ahead of the body looking towards the ground. Tuck your tummy in and keep it in. Tuck in your bottom and hold your buttucks underneath your pelvis. Keep your knees slightly higher then your hips.