Different jobs come with different responsibilities that puts a strain on the body one way or another. But no one should ever get used to back pain, as if it’s a normal part of life like sleeping and eating. Experiencing pain in your back is definitely a sign that something is wrong and your body is screaming for help. Here are some ways to keep the pain at bay and hopefully banish it permanently.
Maintain A Regular Exercise
Yes, exercising when you’re already feeling pain seem like a bad idea but it actually works. What you do not realize is that the majority of people who suffer from back pain is actually those who sit all day at work. Activities like brisk walking, swimming, and yoga will help strengthen your back muscles which could counter the effects of sedentary lifestyle on your body.
Don’t Stay In Bed Too Much
It may be easy to just let yourself extend your bed rest thinking you just need more rest to eliminate the pain, but not really. Rest is good, but hogging the bed for more than a couple of days weakens your muscles which makes it more difficult to get back on track.
Try To Do What You Normally Do Everyday
Just ease into your daily routine, unless your doctor advised otherwise. Sometimes, the more you nurse the pain the more it grows into something worse.
See A Chiropractor
When it comes to musculoskeletal issues, it’s always best to consult a profession that specializes in it like a chiropractor. When you’ve done every home remedy you could think of and rested in case it was all due to stress or overworking, it could be a case for chiropractic care. This should determine if you’re suffering from any condition that is causing your back pains and hopefully treat it.
Exercise Proper Posture All The Time
Whether you’re standing, sitting, walking, taking a call, or sleeping, your posture is important. More often than not, improper one for a long time is the reason behind back problems.
Use And Add More Pillows
Pillows aren’t made for your heads alone. They are meant for better comfort in general, so use them liberally. If you’re a side sleeper, placing a pillow between your knees reduces the pressure on your lower back. But if you like sleeping on your back, a pillow or two under your knees helps too.
Heat Or Cold Compress Helps
When your back hurts, heat or cold press can help soothe the pain as well as inflammation, which is why you’re in pain.
Don’t Forget To Stretch
Whether you have a desk job or not, stretching at least every hour of sitting or doing manual labor can help avoid straining your muscles due to being in a stagnant position for a long time or overexerting your body. Everyone should stretch. Young people to old folks can benefit a lot from stretching. Just look at athletes, who are already very fit and trains on a regular basis, they still stretch every time because they know it’s a key part of peak performance and avoiding pain and injury.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
Even if you have a formal dress code at work, you don’t have to follow that so strictly outside the office, especially while going to and from work. What you can do is wear comfortable shoes while commuting or driving to and from work and then just wear your work shoes at work. Even better if you just leave them at work so that you’re not carrying it with you all the time. Know that even while sitting in your car or walking a bit to get to a bus, the shoes you’re wearing can still affect your posture. And your posture is really important in avoiding back pain. Once you try it you’ll see how different and comfortable your daily commute drive can be by simply switching your shoes.