MASSAGE THERAPY
A massage session doesn’t just relax you, it can help to promote tissue repair, improve the blood circulation and does wonders for your stress levels and mood.
Getting regular massages counteract the effects of prolonged sitting. Postural stress is a common problem in many people working in the office. More often than not, it manifests in the neck and shoulders. Desk workers sitting for long periods are more prone to advanced forms of postural stress characterized by painful and weak lower back and gluteal muscles. Getting regular massage therapy can prevent the imbalance caused by prolonged sitting.
Massage also helps relieve painful muscles. Regular massage can effectively boost blood circulation. Blood flow helps deliver adequate oxygen and nutrients to the affected area.
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YOGA FOR STRENGTH AND MOBILITY
If you’re dealing with back pain, yoga may be just what the doctor ordered. Yoga is a mind-body therapy that’s often recommended to treat not only back pain but the stress that accompanies it. The appropriate poses can relax and strengthen your body.
Practicing yoga for even a few minutes a day can help you gain more awareness of your body. This will help you notice where you’re holding tension and where you have imbalances. You can use this awareness to bring yourself into balance and alignment.
10 BEST YOGA POSES YOU CAN DO FOR BACK PAIN
HEAT THERAPY
USE EPSOM SALT/ MAGNESIUM
Although Epsom salt can look like ordinary table salt, the chemical composition of this mineral is quite different. Also called magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, it’s composed of sulfate and magnesium, two minerals that have therapeutic effects for your body when ingested or absorbed through the skin. Because of this, Epsom salt has been used to treat constipation, itching, insomnia and, of course, back and muscle pain.
Our bodies use magnesium to regulate a number of different bodily activities, and it’s also useful for reducing inflammation, helping with nerve and muscle function and preventing the hardening of arteries. Sulfates help your body absorb nutrients, flush toxins and can even be used to relieve migraine headaches.
Here are 3 ways Epsom Salt relieve back pain:
- Reduces Swelling/Inflammation: Many people experience back pain due to inflammation in the muscles, which could be caused by an injury, a medical condition or overexertion during a workout. Epsom salt reportedly reduces inflammation, thus relieving this painful side effect.
- Relaxes Muscles: Tense muscles can be caused by a variety of conditions and may even be due to stress. When muscles are tense, this tends to exacerbate back pain. Epsom salt baths can ease and relax muscle tension.
- Balances Electrolytes: Some report back pain as one of the side effects of an electrolyte imbalance. Taking an Epsom salt solution can help balance electrolyte levels, offering a healthier alternative to sugary sports drinks.
KEEP A GOOD POSTURE
Keeping a good posture helps prevent you from experiencing back pain. Pay attention to the way you hold your back when you sit, stand, walk, sleep or do day-to-day activities.
When you practice proper posture, you keep your bones and joints in alignment. This decreases the abnormal wearing of joint surfaces, reduces stress on the ligaments holding the spinal joints together and allows your muscles to work more efficiently. Good posture can also help prevent muscle strain, overuse disorders, and back and muscular pain.
Here are some general tips to maintain good posture:
- Keep your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Tuck your stomach in when you’re standing.
- If you’re standing for too long, regularly shift your weight from one foot to the other and from your toes to heels.
- Roll your shoulders back.
You can also have your posture checked and see our therapist for a postural assessment.
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