6 Steps for Healing Lower Back Pain - Healthpointe Anaheim, Colton, Corona, Garden Grove, Irwindale, La Mirada, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Ontario, Perris

Here are 6 of the most important steps for fast lower back pain healing, as agreed upon by doctors from any of the Healthpointe clinics (such as the La Mirada clinic near Whittier, La Habra, Norwalk, Cerritos, Buena Park, and Santa Fe Springs):

#1 Exercise for Back Fitness
Engaging in active exercise should be under the direction of a physical therapist after an injury. Otherwise, you are worsening the extent of your injuries. Active exercise means listening to what your body is saying during a rehabilitation exercise program.

#2 Work with Professionals
Active exercise should be adopted with the close supervision of your Healthpointe doctor and physical therapist to maximize the healing process and minimize the risks for further injuries. The spine in particular has complicated structures requiring appropriate medical attention.

#3 Eat Properly
Adopt a healthy and balanced diet. Protein must be consumed in sufficient quantities to facilitate soft tissue growth while calories in the form of sugars, especially from pasta, bread and sweets, should be minimized; fats slow down healing.

#4 Stop Smoking
Cigarettes and their by-products slow down blood flow in the body. The slower the blood flow, the lesser the amount of oxygen and nutrients flowing into the soft tissues and bones, the slower the healing process.

#5 Get Adequate Sleep
Sleep allows the body to heal faster by allowing the cells to regenerate and the body to rest, thus, lessening the stresses placed on it.

#6 Manage Anxiety
Anxiety about pain can slow down healing in the lower back. This is because the central nervous system instructs the muscles around the affected area to stop functioning normally.

Be sure to control your use of medication against lower back pain, too. Many anti-pain medications have side effects with prolonged use.

Feel free to visit any of our clinics (such as the Long Beach clinic near Signal Hill, Carson, Seal Beach, Lakewood, Bellflower, Compton, Hawaiian Gardens, and Los Alamitos) for more information.

About Healthpointe:

Healthpointe is a leading multidisciplinary healthcare organization offering a full range of medical services in practice locations throughout Southern California (Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County). Healthpointe has locations situated in over 10 cities in Southern California including La Mirada, which is conveniently located by Whittier, La Habra, Norwalk, Cerritos, Buena Park, and Santa Fe Springs. As a highly regarded musculoskeletal group, we have a personal investment in the highest level of service, and we are proud of our record of excellence over the last four decades with private patients, injured workers, urgent care, personal injuries, and professional and non-professional athletes. Leading our organization is a dynamic team of healthcare professionals who continually strive to be at the forefront of medical innovation and healthcare service delivery. For more information, a complete list of services, and Healthpointe locations, visit Healthpointe.net.