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4 ways to relieve back pain
Back pain is a common problem with the potential to affect individuals of any age. While it may occur as a result of injury, it could also be the result of everyday habits that silently do harm. Here are four expert-backed tips to relieve back pain.
- Move your muscles more often
Back pain is often blamed on our posture, especially if we spend long hours hunched over something. But Eric Robertson of the University of Southern California made an important distinction — hunching over every now and then is completely fine. The problem is not the position itself but the fact that we stay there for too long.
- Change sleeping position... or your mattress
Experts noted sleeping on your side can help by "mechanically opening up a crowded oropharynx," and putting the spine in an ideal position to relieve back pain. Those who are prone to back pain were advised to avoid sleeping on their front or in a fetal position.
- Find a more suitable bag
Tote bags look pretty fantastic. But if you carry around a lot of things on a daily basis, you may want to switch yours out for a backpack. With two straps, you can reduce the burden of weight by placing them on both shoulders instead of one.
- Use a heating pad or an ice pack
If you are wondering which one you should use, the general rule is to look at the type of pain. If your back pain is the result of a new injury, Dr. Rami Said of Columbia University recommends ice to help with inflammation and swelling.
Full article: Medical Daily
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