5 Essential Back Care Tips

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.