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Local Community - Medical - First Aid - Back Pain

Back Pain - What is Back Pain?

Back pain is a symptom that can arise from many causes. It can range from a dull, annoying ache to absolute agony. Many cases of back pain are caused by stresses on the muscles and ligaments that support the spine. Sedentary jobs and lifestyles may create a vulnerability to this type of stress or damage. Obesity, which increases both the weight on the spine and the pressure on the discs, is another factor. Strenuous sports such as football and gymnastics can also damage the back.

Back pain causes 13 million working days to be lost in Britain each year.
Symptoms usually respond to 24 hours rest lying on a firm bed followed by gentle exercise and return to normal activities.
Paracetamol or Ibuprofen will help to relieve pain and local heat from a hot water bottle may also help.
Avoid straining your back while exercising and take great care with lifting even when the pain has subsided.
When sitting, an upright chair with support for the small of the back lessens strain on the spine.
If the pain does not start to improve within a few days, then consult your doctor for advice.


	Hilmarton Neighbourhood First Responder Scheme www.hnfr.org.uk *Helping to save lives in the community* The objective of the Hilmarton Neighbourhood First Responder Scheme is to provide local support to the Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust and local community by responding to specific emergency calls in the Hilmarton and Lyneham area. The Scheme consists of volunteers trained by Wiltshire St. John Ambulance and the Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust. We provide vital life saving treatment and first aid prior to the arrival of an emergency ambulance. The Schemes success is based on local people giving some time to be trained and to be on-call to support their the local community. We are particularly interested in recruiting suitable volunteers in the Lyneham area who would be willing to provide on-call support during the working day and at weekends. No previous first aid experience is required as full training is provided free of charge by Wiltshire St. John Ambulance and the Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust. If you think you've got what it takes to become a Neighbourhood First Responder within the Hilmarton Scheme, why not give the Scheme co-ordinator, Simon Barnfather, a call on 07970 702 333.
	St. John Ambulance www.sja.org.uk Unit C1 Beacon Business Centre Hopton Park London Road Devizes SN10 2EY Tel +44(0)1380 728 362 St. John Ambulance is the UK's leading First Aid, transport and Care charity. Its mission is to provide First Aid and medical support services, caring services in support of community needs and education, training and personal development to young people
	NHS Direct www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Tel 0845 4647 NHS Direct is a new 24 hour nurse led telephone advice and information service and is part of the National Health Service. Your gateway to health advice on the internet click logo on left