Tips to relieving your back pain
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Try these natural tips to feeling better
Almost everyone experiences some type of back pain at some point in their lives. If you’re one of them, consider these simple things you can do to ease pain and keep your back in good condition. A few simple lifestyle changes may be all you need.
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Maintain good posture
Stand straight and avoid heavy lifting. If you have to pick something up on the floor bend your knees keep your back straight. Sit upright with your body supported against the back of your chair.
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Sleep Better
Sleep between 6 and 8 hours per day and use a firm mattress. If you sleep face up, slide a pillow under your knees. If you sleep on your side place a pillow between your knees this will keep your back in neutral position.
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Maintain a healthy weight
Keep healthy eating habits to maintain an adequate weight and to avoid being overweight, because that can increase back strain.
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Avoid stress
Avoid high stress levels, perform activities that help you relax like pilates, yoga, Tai Chi, also meditation can help.
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See a physical therapist
A physical therapist can teach you proper postures to keep your spine in proper alignment and alleviates strain on your back.
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Strengthen your core
Do exercises that strengthen the muscles of your core to avoid back pain and injuries. Studies show that when you increase your strength, flexibility, and endurance, back pain decreases.
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Ice and heat
An ice pack on your back may help to reduce pain and inflammation. A heating pad or warm pack relaxes your muscles and increases the blood flowing to the affected area. You also can try warm baths to help with relaxation.
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Don’t smoke
Smoke reduces the blood flow to the spine and causes the disc to degenerate. So if you smoke and have back pain, you should stop smoking.
