Once you have decided on a therapy to try to relieve your back pain, the next step is to find a reliable practitioner. Probably the best way to do this is to ask around and get personal recommendation from friends or your doctor. A personal recommendation is often the best way of finding a reliable practitioner. Local health-food shops are often a goldmine of information about complementary practitioners in the area, as are pharmacies. Many have notice boards advertising various therapies but ask the staff as well, since many of the better known practitioners do not need to advertise…..
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Much so-called comfortable furniture is not back-friendly. By applying the principles of good sitting and making use of cushions and boards you can help keep back Pain problems at bay. Sofas and armchairs can cause back pain problems if they are too soft, the seat is too low and too deep, or the backrest is too short. The spine’s natural curve may need support in the lower back, or lumbar region, and much home furniture does not supply this. A back-friendly easy chair allows you to sit with your lower back firmly against the backrest and both feet flat on the floor. The backrest should also be shaped to give some extra support to the lumbar region. If it is not, place a cushion or two behind the small of your back….
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The general rules about sitting correctly in the office and at home also apply to sitting in your car or delivery van. If anything, it is more important to apply them here as, unlike in the office or at home, driving prevents you from changing your position significantly, often for long periods at a stretch. Your seat should be firm and offer support for the lumbar region of the back. It should be adjusted to allow you to sit upright with your arms relaxed and not straining. Your legs should be comfortable, and you should be able to depress the clutch pedal – or accelerator if you drive an automatic – without overstretching….
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Increasing numbers of people are traveling greater distances, either for work or holidays. The change of environment that travel brings is exciting, but the novelty of new surroundings can present difficulties for those with back pain problems. The very nature of travel means that you lose a large measure of control over your environment. As a result, the traveler is frequently forced to carry heavy luggage over unexpected distances, to sit for long hours in uncomfortable seats and to sleep in often unsuitable beds. With a bit of forethought, many of these problems can be overcome to ensure a pain-free trip….
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Everyday life holds all sorts of hazards for your back. Some dangers are more obvious than others. Work-related injuries, for example, are a common cause of back pain. But even in your apparently secure home you constantly perform countless simple and mundane tasks that can damage your back. Bending, lifting and carrying correctly are an essential part of looking after your back. This means minimizing the strain on your spine by keeping your back as well aligned as possible. …
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