Five ways to get back pain relief

Dr. John Dooley and the other healthcare providers of Mississippi Valley Pain Clinic suggest following these simple steps to alleviate back pain:

1) Eliminate pain-causing activity: Stop any activity that is either strenuous or causes the pain to flare-up.

2) Treat the affected area alternately with ice and heat: Ice and heat can help alleviate swelling and relieve the pain.

3) Keep the surrounding muscles stretched and moving. No bed rest. Movement keeps muscles warm and flexible.

4) Maximum dose of anti-inflammatories (Ibuprofen). A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory can also help reduce swelling.

5) If you don’t experience some improvement in 10 days call Mississippi Valley Pain Clinic, 344-6653 or e-mail or speak with our online patient advocate to discuss you pain and get a free referral to a trained specialist.

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