Do's and Don'ts of Back Pain

Not all back pain is "Bad". Pain could be a warning (like and alarm) to cue you to do something different.

Consider these do's and don'ts to help you get through it.

DO: Strengthen your core. Regular exercise strengthens important core muscle groups including obliques, pelvic floor and deep abdominals.

DON'T: Sleep on your stomach. Stomach sleepers put the largest amount of pressure on their spine, head and neck at night, leading to pain during the day.

DO: Stay hydrated. Because most of our body is water, it needs proper, steady intake to keep it functioning properly. If you're thirsty, you've waited too long.

DON'T: Sit for long periods of time. If you sit behind a desk all day set a reminder to get up and move at least once each 45 min.-hour.

DO: Get your spine checked.

DON'T wait. Call 828-694-0020 for more information.

You shouldn't have to live with chronic pain, and many times chiropractic care can help correct the underlying issue.