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 8 Ways to Banish Back Pain Right Now

Try these simple ways to ease aches and keep them at bay—for good.

 If the phrase "Ouch, my back!" is a regular part of your life, you're not alone: 65 million Americans suffer from low back pain, and up to 84% of people will report at least one episode of lower back pain in their lifetime, according to a study in The Lancet. If you're one of them, read on to find out how to keep those aches at bay—for good.


Make moving a priority.

 


One of the most effective ways to prevent back pain from returning is to keep up a regular exercise routine. People who previously had backaches and took two to three exercise classes a week, and worked out at home, reduced their risk of pain the next year by 45%, a study found. Exercise strengthens the muscles that support the back and reduces depression, sleep problems and fatigue, all of which can contribute to back pain issues.

 Source: Chris Maher, PhD, director, musculoskeletal division, Sydney Medical School, Australia

Think positive.


When life is stressful, you may internalize your anxiety and tighten your muscles. That can trigger episodes of low back pain or make existing aches worse. The more pain you feel, the more likely you are to cut back on activity, which creates a cycle that's hard to break. So it's important to figure out what will help distract and relax you, like some mellow music. In the future, when your thoughts turn negative, employ the de-stressing trick that works best for you.

 Source: Robert N. Jamison, PhD, professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

Turn On The Tunes


Music releases feel-good hormones and can also trigger emotional responses that dull your brain's ability to process pain. In fact, chronic pain sufferers reported a 21% drop in throbbing after seven days of tuning in to an hour of soothing songs, reports research in the Journal of Advanced Nursing. The more you like the song, the greater the benefit. Opt for music that calms you, then press play.

 SOURCE: Naomi Eisenberger, PhD, associate professor, social psychology, University of California, Los Angeles.

 


 


 

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