Practical and therapeutic solutions to address the cause of back pain and treat your aches head-on.
How to get rid of back pain:
Back pain can come on as a result of impact or injury, everyday strains or pressure, and in some lucky cases, just from sleeping a little funny. You can take proactive steps to keep your back healthy and strong, like doing regular core exercises, making sure your backpack isn’t too heavy, always lifting with your knees etc., but there are some important factors like genetics and job requirements that we simply don’t have much say in. Just as there isn’t one universal cause we can blame for bringing on everyone’s back aches, there isn’t a single one-size-fits-all solution to make it feel better.
When you’re hurting, the first instinct might be to head to the medicine cabinet and stay in bed until it gets better, which can be okay in the short term but work against you in the long run. Extended reliance on painkillers can have impacts on your kidneys and become less effective over time, and too much bed rest can exacerbate back pain.
As the literal backbone of your stability and structure, your spine has an important job that you can make as painless as possible by incorporating gentle movement and everyday support. Make taking care of your back a core part of your at-home self-care routine with these therapeutic solutions, and be sure to start by consulting with your doctor — especially if your back pain symptoms are severe, persistent, or actively getting worse.
