Constantly have a kink in your back? Looking for ways to enjoy your day without the nagging pain? Check out some ways you can treat your backache without emptying your wallet.
Medicines
One of the most obvious choices to get rid of the pain is to take medication. Often consumed by countless adults and even children in this situation is the common painkiller. However, one should be mindful of the doses mentioned on the packages.
If you have been experiencing the pain for a long time, it would be advisable to better identify the source with your doctor. They would be the best to inform you on a course of treatment. Moreover, taking medicines for a long period might be costly and possibly doing more harm than good.
Regular exercise
Staying active is one of the easiest ways to treat backache. While many may assume that bed rest helps with easing the pain, studies have shown that bed rest actually slows down the recovery process and may even cause more pain. Though the idea to lounge in bed and binge-watch Netflix or read a good book all day long seems like the best way to nurse the backache, you should ideally be moving around to help reduce the pain (at least you are getting those steps in!).
Yoga and meditation
Yoga is one of the oldest art forms that have been known to have various medical benefits. So it is no surprise that it can help treat your backache. Yoga focuses not only on meditation but also on fixing postures and different breathing techniques. All of these together can help ease the backache or even prevent it from occurring.
Yoga allows an individual to relax and let go of their stress, tension and other mental issues that could be an underlying cause for their back pain. Therefore, it might be a good idea to practice yoga daily.
Diet
Your diet plays a huge role in your health as an individual. Having a good diet not only helps prevent backache but also ensures that you do not develop any other conditions such as diabetes, obesity, among several other conditions. Ideally, a diet that consists of plenty of fruits and vegetables was found to provide the body with all the healthy nutrients needed to nourish itself. That means fewer fats, sugars and salt should be incorporated into your diet.
Sleep
Something as simple as ensuring you are getting a good nights sleep can easily prevent back pain. Sleep is an activity all of us do every day without fail, but how often do we get a good nights sleep?
Following the points above of diet, exercise and yoga can help ensure you receive a well-rested sleep. This allows your body to refresh, replenish and restart for a new day. A disrupted sleep cycle will deny your body the rest it needs to function properly.
Your sleeping position also plays a vital role. It is recommended to sleep on either your back or side with a pillow between the knees in order to have a neutral spine. This will help prevent any pain that can be caused by an incorrect sleeping posture.
Takeaway
Backaches are very common in our sedimentary lifestyles. Thanks to modern technology can get things done from one place without much effort.
These are some ways to treat your backache. However, if you are experiencing discomfort for a very long period of time, it might be best to get it checked by a doctor to find the underlying cause.
Ellen Diamond did her degree in psychology at the University of Edinburgh. She has an ongoing interest in mental health and well-being.
