Baltimore chiropractor, Dr. Dorn recommends the following "right moves" and after a while, protecting your back will become second nature to you.
When you are feeling tightness and soreness try applying heat and ice to the area of your body that is hurting. When using heat, moist heat is more beneficial. Moist heat application can be accomplished by a warm bath, a warm shower or even a moist heating pad. If you have a dry heating pad, wrap the pad securely in a plastic baggy, and cover the baggy with a small damp towel.Turn the heating pad on and this will produce moist heat. Please note: do not expose the damp towel to the heating pad or heating pad wire.
For a cold application, you can put ice cubes into a plastic bag, wrap with a lightweight towel and then apply to the area in pain, or you can use an ice or gel pack to do the same. The friendly staff at Baltimore Back and Pain Center can order items that you are not able to find.
Dr. Dorn explains, "Heat relaxes the muscles, but it can cause inflammation. Ice reduces the inflammation, but it can cause muscles to tighten. Alternating moist heat and ice can be beneficial to the area that is bothering you."
Baltimore Back and Pain Center is just north of the city, conveniently located off of I-83, directions and office hours are posted on the Baltimore Back and Pain Center website. To schedule and appointment, please call the office at (410) 662-4476 for a free chiropractic evaluation with Dr. Dorn. Mention this article and receive a free hydro massage during your appointment.
