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The holiday season is nearly over but, for many, the holiday back pain remains. Whether you pulled a muscle while shoveling snow or fell while outfitting your home with holiday lights, don’t wait to pursue chronic pain relief. Instead, says Twin Cities’ iSpine Pain Physicians, set yourself up for success in 2017 by addressing your symptoms now.

Here, iSpine’s back pain specialists discuss three ways to approach as well as alleviate your holiday back pain:

  • Reduce Travel: The holidays are a time for spending your loved ones. If your loved ones are out of town, then that also means increased travel. Sitting in a car for extended periods of time, however, can strain an injured back. As you plan your New Year’s festivities, you may want to consider hosting loved ones at your house. If you’ve already made travel arrangements, try sharing the commute with friend or relative. Also remember to stop along the way to rest and stretch, thus reducing the risk of back pain exacerbation.  
  • Stay Active: Although you back painshould try to decrease long distance travel, you should not confine yourself to your home for the remainder of your holiday break. In fact, as long as your symptoms are not too severe, exercise should become a part of your daily routine. Yoga and other low-impact activities, for example, reduce muscle tension and may even bring you chronic pain relief. Yoga also protects you from future injury by strengthening your back as well as your neck, shoulders and hips.
  • Seek Treatment: While the above tips may alleviate your symptoms, they should not replace medical intervention. If you sustained a back injury over the holidays, it’s essential that you meet with a back pain specialist. Not only will they identify the source of your discomfort but they’ll also create a treatment plan to help you achieve chronic pain relief in the New Year. Such treatments are typically non-invasive and include procedures like nerve blocks or injections.  

Don’t let your holiday back pain restrict you in 2017. Call iSpine Pain Physicians today at (763) 201-8191 to schedule an appointment with one of their back pain specialists. For a complete list of treatment options, visit their website.

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