Most people, at some time in their life will experience some kind of
back pain. For some, that back pain may have been caused by a known
injury. For others, the source of the back pain may be unknown. Either
type of back pain may also be recurring, or chronic. There are some easy
and natural ways to help alleviate any type of back pain.
1. A Good Mattress
is absolutely essential to diminishing and alleviating back pain. The
type of mattress you buy, is a matter of preference. It does not matter
if you purchase a spring-box mattress or a memory foam mattress. The key
to a good mattress for your back is one that offers enough firmness to
support the back during sleep. If you have chronic back pain or recurring back pain, select a mattress that is slightly firmer than you may otherwise purchase.
2. Sleep on your Back.
Although the pain may originate in your back, sleeping on your back is
the best and most effective way to maintain a balance during sleep. If
you sleep on your stomach, the spine has no support.
When you
sleep without supporting your back, and you have chronic or recurring
back pain, you may wake up and be hunched over or feel numbness in your
lower back. Similarly, sleeping half on your stomach with one leg bent
can also cause the same back problems. Side sleeping is acceptable for
those with chronic back pain if you sleep with a pillow support between
your knees.
3. Exercise Regularly. You may think the last
thing you can do with chronic back pain or recurring back pain is
exercise. However, unless your doctor has forbade you from exercising,
you can and should exercise even if you suffer from back pain. Find a
low-impact exercise that you enjoy.
4. Maintain Good Posture.
Nothing is worse for chronic back pain or recurring back pain than
slouching. If you slouch at work or anywhere else, sit up. If you need
to use a back pillow as a support between your back and the chair, then
do so. Also, when you stand, stand tall and straight, lengthening the
spine and not putting undo stress on either side of the body.
5. Use Ergonimic Furniture.
For proper back care it is necccessary to use ergonimic furniture at
home and at work. When working at a desk or at a computer, your feet
should be touching the ground and your thighs should be parallel to the
ground. When thihgs are tilted in either direction, it can cause strain
on your back. Your back will benefit from using a chair which provides
firm back support.
With these basic tips you will hopefully
alleviate some of the recurring back pain and help diminish the severity
of chronic back pain.
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