Many people suffer from back pain, but in most cases, it is dismissed as a minor issue. Perhaps you are wondering how you can efficiently address your condition. The good news is that there are things that can be done to effectively reduce back pain.

Here are a few tips for you to follow if your back pain is a concern for you:

• Lying flat on the back with the knees bent is a position that many people suffering from back injuries, such as ruptured discs, find comfortable. This helps to release tension in the back, as it allows muscles and tendons to relax.
• Activities such as Yoga help to promote flexibility, keeping your body limber and less prone to injuries. Also, exercises that work your core will strengthen your back and help you get through your daily tasks more comfortably.
• Avoid stressing and overworking the same back muscles, regardless of the physical position your body is in. Do all you can to avoid repetitive motions for a long period of time. Shift your weight from foot to foot, and make sure you walk around frequently.
• Do not lift anything heavy, and be careful if you are going to clean your house. When you are active, be careful of how you move your spine. Take a break if you start hurting.
• Don’t stand slouched for anything, even chores like vacuuming. If you are always bending over when you are vacuuming you will cause your back to hurt. When you are vacuuming, maintain good posture by standing up straight and using your legs rather than your back to move the vacuum. This can prevent any back pain.
• If you have chronic back pain, book appointments with a chiropractor regularly to manage your condition and to prevent more injuries from appearing.
• If you are at risk for back pain, it’s important to get those eight glasses of water in each day. A good diet can help ease back pain. Less pressure will be applied to your back if you lose weight, and certain nutrients are essential for a generally healthy body and good blood circulation.
• Take a walk when you have a break in order to protect your back, if you spend long hours at a desk. Standing up and stretching your legs and body at regular intervals will also help to stretch out the muscles in your back, and this can help you to avoid back pain and injuries related to cumulative compression issues.

If you are looking for a chiropractor in Etobicoke or a registered massage therapist in Rexdale, call Revitamax at (416)-360-8326 or write to us at info@revitamax.ca to book an appointment.