Nursing measures for low back pain

Low back pain is a common health problem and its care is crucial. Effective care not only relieves pain but also promotes recovery. Key measures to care for low back pain include adequate rest, improved living habits, nutritional supplements, appropriate heat compresses and massages, and rational use of medications.

1. Adequate rest

Patients with low back pain should ensure adequate rest time and avoid overexertion to avoid aggravating symptoms. Proper bed rest will help the recovery of waist muscles and tissues.

2. Improve living habits

Patients should adjust their living habits and reduce bad postures such as bending over, sitting for a long time, standing for a long time, etc., to reduce the burden on the waist. At the same time, avoid weight-bearing work to prevent back pain from worsening.

3. Supplement nutrition

Increase the intake of foods rich in calcium and protein, such as milk, lean meat, eggs, etc., to help repair and strengthen waist tissue.

4. Appropriate hot compress and massage

Using a hot towel to compress the waist or performing moderate massage can promote blood circulation and relieve pain. However, care should be taken to operate gently to avoid secondary injury.

5. Rational use of drugs

For low back pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and diclofenac sodium, can be used to reduce inflammation and analgesia. In addition, Chinese patent medicines, such as Yaotongning capsules, can also harmonize qi and blood, relax muscles and activate collaterals.

To sum up, nursing measures for low back pain need to comprehensively consider rest, habit improvement, nutritional supplements, physical therapy and drug treatment to promote the patient’s early recovery.