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Ouch! Help For The Back
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items This list is all about helping you find relief from back pain. Which, if you have back pain you know is some of the worst pain and hardest to live with. I personally have back pain and find it necessary to utilize many of the products in this list.
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Heat/Cold
Pain Relievers
Massage etc
Pillows
Trackers
Videos
Heat/Cold
I find applying heat and cold to a aching back to be my first line of defense to ease the pain.
Hands down my favorite product from Biofreeze. They do have roll ons though which I'm going to link to incase you prefer that to the cream.
Biofreeze
Another great option for long lasting pain relief.
Biofreeze Day & Night Pain Relief Patches
And here is the roll on I use for my neck pain but would be good for backs as well if you prefer this over the cream or patches.
Biofreeze Professional Strength Pain Relief Roll-On
If you need ice on the back, I love this one. I use it every time I have inflammation/hurt my back.
Comfytemp Back Ice Pack for Lower Back Pain Relief
Should you require icing your entire back, you'll want to consider this ice pack.
REVIX Full Back Ice Pack for Injuries Reusable
Ice AND compression all in one, yes please!
REVIX Extra Large Ice Pack for Back Pain Relief
A wearable heating pad!
Upgraded Heating Pad for Back Pain Relief
XL heating pad for the back, shoulders, and neck.
Sunbeam XL Heating Pad for Back
Icy Hot back patches for those who need the heat and not just the ice.
Icy Hot Max Strength Lidocaine Pain Relief Patch
Icy Hot Max back spray for pain.
Icy Hot Max Strength Pain Relief Spray, 4 Oz
This roll on is created to help with nerve pain.
Nervive Nerve Care, Pain Relieving Roll On Liquid
Great way to stretch your back.
Yetulike Back Stretcher Lumbar
Pain Relievers
You'll see there are more than simply popping pills for pain relief, although that is helpful for many of us.
A good acupressure mat for the back.
ProsourceFit Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set
Cream pain reliever by Advil.
Advil Targeted Relief Pain Relieving Cream
Have you ever used a tens unit? I love mine and use it whenever I have that back pain kicking up!
TENS 7000 Digital TENS Unit with Accessories
You'll want to be careful with this if you are sensitive to caffeine or if Apsirin tears up your stomach but if you're fine with both, it could be a good option for pain relief.
Bayer Extra Strength 500mg Aspirin, 200 Caplets
I have this exact brace and love it! It is so helpful when I injure my back.
Sparthos Back Brace for Lower Back Pain
A great pain reliever for back pain.
Aleve Back & Muscle Pain Relief Tablets
Pain reliever for back pain.
Advil Dual Action Back Pain Caplets
Massage etc
A gentle massage, or a deep massage, depending on what's happening to your back when the pain ramps up, can be helpful.
I use my massage gun on my buttocks and thighs when my lower back is out as I'm usually tight all the way down my body.
TOLOCO Massage Gun
Back and neck massager with heat.
Papillon Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager with Heat
Pillows
Pillow for the legs can be a great help to easing up back pain.
This is a great option for keeping your legs elevated.
Kolbs Leg Elevation Pillow | Chic Jacquard Cover
Although it's recommended for pregnant woman, anyone who needs all this amazing support could benefit from it!
Momcozy Pregnancy Pillows for Sleeping, U Shaped
I ike this pillow for lumbar support
Lumbar Support Pillow - Memory Foam for Low Back
Another good one for the car or a chair!
Lumbar Support Pillow for Office Chair Car
I have this one and use it to keep things aligned. It takes a bit of time to get used to but once you do, I find it helpful for my hips.
Everlasting Comfort Knee Pillow for Side Sleepers
Especially good for those who sit for their jobs and need some relief from back pain.
Cushion Lab Pressure Relief Seat Cushion
Trackers
Pain trackers can be helpful in finding common denominators in your pain.
This tracker is 100% customizable and easy to use and works with Google Sheets.
Monthly Symptom Tracker Google Sheets | Autoimmune Diseases | Chronic Pain Illnesses | Daily Habit Health Wellness Log | Digital Download
Simply print out the template and fill in the chart with your daily pain levels and any associated symptoms.
Daily Pain Tracker, Pain Log, Health Tracker Printable, Chronic Pain Tracking, Pain Relief Log, Body Pain Diary, A4, A5, US Letter PDF
A thorough tracker set for better pain management:
Chronic Pain Tracker Printable, Headache Diary, Spoonie Medical Information Binder, Chronic Illness Printable, Health Planner
This PDF file (compressed into a ZIP file) is to be used with a note app such as Good-Notes or Notability (APPLE only), and should be used with a tablet and stylist.
WTF Is Wrong With Me (Diagnosis Buddy); A Digital Pain and Symptom Tracker For Unknown Illnesses
Extremely detailed chronic pain journal (printable).
Chronic Pain Journal (Printable) | Tracker | Pain & Symptom Tracking | Extremely Detailed
Videos
These videos will help you do stretches that can be helpfu but be cautious with stretching if you're in an acute and painful flare of your back pain.
Neck to tailbone stretches for a tight back/neck.
Unlock Your Entire Back FAST! Full Spine Stretching Routine
Great stretches for lower back pain. I recommend incorporating stretches in your everyday routine.
Lower Back Stretches to Reduce Pain and Build Strength
Yoga specifically for back pain.
Yoga For Back Pain | Yoga Basics | Yoga With Adriene
Back and hip stretches!
5 Minute Back Stretches and Hip Stretches - For Tightness and Pain Relief!