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Chronic back pain can be one of the most frustrating medical conditions a person can face. It may easily seem like a painful situation, which arrives unexplainably and defies painkillers and other basic treatments. Even anecdotally, many chiropractors have been
maligned as ineffective, although much of these may come from the difficulty of what they are treating. Fortunately for back pain sufferers, in many cases better posture can be a simple and permanent solution to chronic aches. In many cases poor posture results in a person hunching over or putting excessive stress on a particular location along their spine. Continued and prolonged stress on a particular spot will inevitably bring pain, and if the underlying cause is not addressed it is possible that such pain could continue indefinitely.
Posture Dos and
-Try to keep your chest high; this will prevent you from slouching forward.
-While keeping your chest forward, allow your hips to rest directly under your shoulders as if you were trying to stand in a vertically straight line.
-Make sure your feet are parallel and try to resist favoring one foot while standing; this could cause you to consistently stand at an angle. Continue reading
1. The right sleep environment can make all the difference in preventing back pain. One option is to put a small pillow between your knees when you sleep. This will help keep your hips in-line, avoiding lower back stiffness.
2. Good Posture is very important in preventing back and neck pain. Always be aware of your posture and try to choose a firm backed chair for sitting.
3. If you exercise regularly, be aware that your shoes need to be supportive. Replace running shoes every 6-8 months since they are made from soft materials and flatten after repeated use, causing your foot to lose support, which in turn will cause back
