Back pain again? You are not alone. About 8 in 10 people experience back pain at some point in their life. It often goes away in time, ranging from a few days to a week. But sometimes, back pain can last for several weeks, even months (wherein it is considered a chronic pain issue already).  

Whether you are looking to strengthen your back or lessen the frequency of experiencing back pain, here are some sure-fire tips for you:

Try yoga.

Doing some daily stretches can strengthen your back. How much more yoga? A study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine found that taking 12 weeks of classes led to greater improvements in function for adults with chronic low back pain.

Opt for acupuncture.

Did you know that most people who seek acupuncture are chronic back pain sufferers? This only shows that this treatment is effective in alleviating such condition. Many studies have found that acupuncture lead to short-term relief and greater improvement among chronic pain sufferers. In fact, guidelines from the American Pain Society and American College of Physicians say doctors should consider acupuncture as an alternative therapy for patients with chronic low-back pain who find little result from conventional treatment.

Get a massage.

Many back pain sufferers swear by the healing benefit of massage. This form of therapy has a lot of health benefits. It boosts blood flow, ease sore muscles, and alleviates stress, which leads to reduced inflammation and therefore - less pain. Another study published in the same journal found that people with chronic back pain who received weekly massages reported less pain after 10 weeks than those who didn’t.

Talk to a therapist.

Yes. Even simply talking to a trained therapist can help you soothe back pain. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in particular, is a great avenue for people who are dealing with pain. It allows you to determine thinking patterns and behaviours that make your condition worse. As we know, pain causes stress, and stress affects pain control chemicals in the brain that make us feel terrible.

Exercise your core.

Strengthening the muscles in your abs is important in preventing injury in your lower back because they act as a support system. The problem is these muscles aren’t worked out properly during the course of a normal day. You should really have an exercise plan that targets your core muscles.

Learn to manage stress.

The more stressed you are, the worse your back pain could get. In fact, most back pain issues that don’t have identifiable causes (after diagnosis) are linked to stress. Learning how to better manage your stress levels is an essential step towards dealing with back pain and any other pain issues.

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