- heat and lying on your back with your knees up and legs resting on a chair can help with acute back pain
- massages help to loosen tension and stimulate blood flow
- start slowly with stretches and steadily increase from there
- in acute cases, a happy medium should be found between strain and rest
- correct bad posture for the long term, e.g. make sure your workspace is set up ergonomically; in the event of frequently recurring backpain, check your mattress
- reduce stress, for example with relaxation exercises
- avoid draughts and cold
- regularly mobilise your back, neck and shoulders throughout the day
- avoid sitting, lying down or standing for long periods of time
- incorporate regular exercise such as walks and relaxation exercises into your everyday routine
- take part in back-friendly sports such as aqua aerobics, yoga or Pilates and support the back by attending a back school or physiotherapy to build up muscle
- make sure to lift properly
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Back pain
Massaging with the muscle treatment "Retterspitz Muskelcreme" relieves pain. To treat back pain, apply a line of cream (approx. 10 cm) and massage it in well. After the cream has been applied, keep the affected area warm. This treatment can be complemented with the use of the drops for relaxation "Retterspitz Entspannungsöl". Natural mint oil relieves cramps and has an anti-inflammatory and stimulating effect.
Mandatory information for Retterspitz Entspannungsöl
Active substance: Mint oil (100%)
Therapeutic indications: External use for muscle and nerve pain; upper airway catarrh. Internal use for flatulence; functional stomach, intestinal and gallbladder disorders; upper airway catarrh.
Warnings and precautions: Contains menthol. See package leaflet.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or in your pharmacy.
Back pain
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