14 Jul Support Your Spine in Daily Life

A common problem many Americans point to as they age is back pain. While the types and levels can vary, this constant pain is something that most leave unaddressed and just accept as a regular, everyday part of their daily lives. 

In addition, pain relievers and topical pain-reducing cream are what many people turn to and say is the only road to mitigating this constant problem in their lives. 

These are not the only methods, and these methods rely on mitigating the symptoms of the problem, not trying to reduce the cause or locate the source of the issue. 

Here are a few ways that you can lower back pain in your daily life: 

1. Support your lower back when working by not leaning over your desk all day. This constant torque and curvature of your spine are destined to cause you lasting lower back pain. 
2. Invest in a chair with a greater degree of lumbar support. A chair with a comfortable cushion against your lower back can entice you to sit up straight at work, and your spine will benefit as a result of this action. 
3. Incorporate a lower back stretching routine into your daily life. Everybody casts this suggestion aside, but daily stretching can not only reduce your back pain but also enhance muscle relaxation for the rest of your body. 
4. Reduce the amount of weight you carry that centers on your lower back. Backpacks and other common items rely on your legs and your back and shoulders, which in turn can cause pain over time due to this increased tension. 
5. Buy a more comfortable and supportive pair of shoes. Your shoe choice can enormously influence your back pain due to your posterior chain running up the back of your legs to your spine. There are various choices out there for shoes that are proven to be better for your back as a whole. 
6. Daily exercise and keeping your core strong. Back pain makes many people want to avoid exercise at all costs. This will only increase the pain in the long run because exercise can help you strengthen the muscles in your back and keep you healthy. Also, your core is vital in keeping your back in proper alignment as you navigate your daily life so it is wise to keep it strong. 
7. Notice the sleep patterns and positions you have that result in more significant back pain and avoid them at all costs. This could also mean purchasing a mattress that is better for your back. 

Back pain can be targeted and eliminated through natural methods, but you must be willing to change your daily habits. Supporting your spine is a life-long endeavor but a rewarding one through which you can eliminate back pain.

Sources: https://www.healthline.com/health/back-pain-management#stretch https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/back-pain/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20369911