10/09/2025
Inflammation & Your Back
What Is Inflammation?
- Body’s healing response after injury.
- Brings blood and repair cells.
- Short-term good, long-term problematic.
What Can Cause It?
- Back injury or strain.
- Poor diet high in processed foods.
- Stress, poor sleep.
- Chronic health conditions.
Typical Symptoms
- Tenderness, swelling, stiffness.
- Morning pain.
- Flare-ups with stress/illness/diet.
- Relief with gentle movement, heat.
What Helps?
- Gentle mobility.
- Low-impact aerobic exercise.
- Anti-inflammatory diet (fruits, vegetables, omega-3s).
- Hydration, good sleep.
- NUCCA and gentle care.
Long-Term Prevention
- Daily activity.
- Balanced diet.
- Stress management.
- Posture and movement breaks.
Remember: Inflammation is part of healing, but shouldn’t last forever. Lifestyle and care help calm it and protect your back.