No one likes dealing with back pain.
Whether you stand for long periods, sit hunched over at your desk or stare down at your screen, there are a number of things that can contribute to nagging back pain.
Fortunately, there are also a number of things that may help relieve your pain.
Here are some tips on how you may be able to improve your back pain.
Correct Your Sleep Posture
Have you ever woken up with a bad backache or stiff neck?
Your sleep posture, pillows and mattress may be to blame!
It is important to avoid sleeping on your stomach or with too many pillows that force your head to sit above your shoulders.
Replacing pillows and maintaining a good sleep posture may help improve your back pain symptoms.
Improve your posture at work
Whether you are working from home or you have returned to the office, maintaining good posture while you are at work may help minimise any stress on your spine and joints.
Improving your posture and creating an ergonomic work setup, may help reduce your back pain.
Tips for maintaining good posture while working at a computer include:
- Sit at a 90-degree angle
- Sit with your back against the back of the chair
- Make sure your feet touch the ground
- Make sure your monitor is at eye-level
- Use a standing desk
- Get up and move every 30-minutes
See A Chiropractor
Chiropractors are medically trained healthcare professionals who commonly address back pain and musculoskeletal health conditions.
Many factors could be contributing to your back pain including poor posture, built-up pressure, an alignment issue, an existing injury or any number of other causes.
Chiropractors, such as those at The Back Clinic in Kogarah, focus on determining the underlying cause of your pain before addressing your symptoms.
