In about 5% of cases, back pain is repeated , waking up under certain conditions, for example a stressful event or a painful position that lasts. These chronic pains are not definitive, we can prevent their reappearance.

Breaking the vicious circle of pain

The doctor can then switch to the higher speed on the drug side and prescribe low doses of morphine to be taken continuously to avoid the awakening of the pain. Another option: antidepressants . In small doses, it has been discovered that they have analgesic action . "They aim to stop the transmission of pain messages in the central nervous system," says Dr. Bruxelle.

Muscle his back

Direction the physio . It is there to put in place the "background treatment" of your back pain and prevent painful relapses . Relaxing some muscles, strengthening others, takes time. It takes 10-15 sessions. And this " gym of the back " must become a daily ritual. The physiotherapist can also analyze and hunt down all our bad habits on a daily basis or wring the neck of some received ideas. Example: the mattress must be very firm ... Or no, sleeping "the hard way" aggravates back pain . The best: choose a mattress "memory", firm but not too hard.

Wear a belt

This soft corset keeps the back straight while compressing the belly , which has the effect of unloading the column about one third of its load . Useful in case of acute pain (and sometimes as effective as drugs), it can be adopted before making a "risky" effort (gardening, heavy DIY or intensive housework). She is reimbursed by the Social Security , speak with your doctor to choose the most suitable model.