Don’t Break Your Back, Give Your Back A Break

Admit it or not, if you’re in your mid-30s like me and have been overworked (thankfully, not underpaid!)  since you stepped out of the hallowed halls of your university,  you are already starting to see and feel slight tinges of old age.  There’s that strand of white hair peeking out of your otherwise lustrous black hair, those tiny wrinkles becoming more and more visible on your face, and varicose veins that became permanent fixtures on your legs right after childbirth.  Then there’s the shortness of breath after climbing a couple of flights of stairs and aching joints and back after a hard day’s work.

Well, here are some ways you can give your aching back some relief:

1. Get yourself a memory foam bed.  After all those years of hard work, reward yourself with a memory foam bed that’ll definitely let you have a good night’s sleep – every night.  Now, if you’re still paying a couple of mortgages off, you may want to opt for a memory foam topper instead.  Just make sure that the mattress you’ll be placing it over is still firm. Otherwise,  better just shell out a few more bucks for a memory foam bed.
2. Do Some Stretching.  Include stretching exercises in your morning and evening routines.  Just five to ten minutes of stretching to start and to end your day would help diminish pain in your lower back.
3. Get Into Yoga.  Lower back pain can be diminished by doing some postures in yoga. It can also improve your flexibility, strength and balance.  Also, yoga is great for stress relief.

These are just some ways you can help ease back pain.  However, if you are experiencing chronic back pain or back pain that’s too intense and necessitates taking a pain reliever,  you should consult your doctor first before trying any of those mentioned above.  You may be suffering from a more serious condition that needs a specific treatment.