Daily Ways to Manage Back Pain

By Stepy Kamei

When it comes to taking the best care of your health and wellness, many experts agree that preventative care measures are the way to go. Chiropractic has been known to help reduce the chance of developing chronic back pain. Unfortunately, many people don't start chiropractic treatment until after they are afflicted with this issue. If you're one of millions of Americans in this boat, there are things you can and should be doing to manage your back pain, and to keep it from getting worse. Some of these require changes to your physical routine. Visiting your chiropractor on a regular basis is one important way to manage your chronic back pain, but there are things you can do at home to extend the benefits of chiropractic between sessions. 

Focus on De-stressing  

Many people fail to realize just how much of a threat stress and anxiety can be to their physical health. When you're stressed, your body reacts in a negative manner. Your muscles, from your jaw to your neck to your hands and feet, clench and get tense. Over time, this can cause lasting soreness or pain. Chiropractors and scientists have found a link between chronic stress and chronic back pain. If you ever feel like you simply need to "push through" an episode of stress, keep in mind that it's impacting your physical health, and make de-stressing rituals an important aspect of your routine. Meditation, yoga, art, and writing in a journal are all chiropractor-approved ways to relieve stress naturally.

Exercise is Important

Exercise can reduce stress and even relieve back pain, as long as you don't overdo it. You don't want to overwork your muscles, but low-impact exercises such as cycling and swimming let you control the pace and effort you put in so you can easily stop if you ever start to feel uncomfortable. 

Choose Non-Inflammatory Foods

Consuming a healthy, nutritious diet is another way to manage your back pain. Foods high in sugar, fat, and salt all increase inflammation in the body to unhealthy levels. Natural, unprocessed foods rarely cause an inflammatory response, but you may want to stay away from dairy products if you think you're sensitive to them, as they can increase inflammation. Lean proteins, leafy greens, and whole grains are great for reducing inflammation in the body and therefore reducing pain and tension.

Incorporate these healthy habits into your routine in addition to seeing a chiropractor, and you may notice an improvement in your quality of life. Check out The Joint Chiropractic clinics today to see what a spinal adjustment can do for you.