Top 10 Tips For Curing Back Pain and Aches

Back ache is a very common problem nowadays, and almost every individual faces lower back pain at least once in a life time. It can be caused by a number of factors, and can affect your life to quite an extent. The best cure to back ache is care.

Here are some tips for reducing the back ache:

1. The best way to sleep is on your side with your knees bent. You can use a pillow under your head to support your neck. You may also put a pillow between your knees.

2. If sleeping position doesn't reduce pain, try adjusting your sleeping surface. The choice of the firmness of the surface varies from person to person. Choose the one that suits you the most.

3. In case you have to stand for long periods, rest one foot on a low stool to relieve pressure on lower back. Switch your foot every 5 to 15 minutes. If case you have to stand with both feet firmly placed on ground, for example in case of a security guard, place both your feet inline with your shoulders.

4. While sitting (in your office) maintain a good posture by keeping your ears, shoulders and hips in a straight line, with your head up and stomach pulled in. Keep your lower back and feet supported, elbows at sides, shoulders relaxed and wrists straight. Don't forget to stretch occasionally.

5. Wear flat shoes and low heels.

6. Exercise regularly. An inactive life style can also lead to lower back pain.

7. If you sleep on your back, you can place a pillow under your lower back.

8. Heating pads can help relax painful muscle spasms. Use heat for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. Massage can also be helpful in most of the cases.

9. Remember, lower back pain can be caused by using your back muscles in activity they are not used to, like lifting heavy furniture or twisting your body. It can also lead to a disc slip, a condition knows as herniated disc.

10. Push rather than pull when you must move heavy objects. Don't lift by bending over. Instead lift by bending your knees and squatting to pick the object. Avoid twisting your body while lifting.

Just follow the above mentioned easy tips to cure your back ache. In case you don't feel any relief, please seek medical help immediately.