Neck and back pain are one of the most common sources of pain in American adults. You might feel resigned to this fact to simply accept neck and back pain as a part of life, but the truth is, there are treatments that help reduce and prevent neck and back pain.
Treatments for neck and back pain vary depending on the cause and severity. In many cases, physical therapy can help.
Besides seeking treatment from professionals, you can take some steps to help reduce and prevent neck pain in your daily life. Here are three tips that can help:
1. Improve your posture
Were you told as a child to sit up straight? Did you know that this advice is for more than minding your manners? Sitting — and standing for that matter — straight helps reduce tension from your neck and back muscles.
Tension from poor posture leads to an increase of strain on your spine, which puts pressure on the nerves running through it. Improving your posture can help keep this strain off your spine, which helps reduce back and neck pain.
2. Stretch and exercise
Weak and tense muscles in your back and neck can be a source of pain themselves, and they increase strain on your spine. Some gentle exercises and stretches every day can help keep your muscles strong and active, which can help reduce and prevent neck and back pain.
3. Improve your diet
What you eat has more to do with your overall health than you might realize. Eating foods high in saturated and trans fats, simple carbs and sugar leads to an increase of inflammation in your body. This inflammation causes pain and can limit your range of motion.
You can improve your diet by avoiding those types of foods and including more foods that are high in unsaturated fats, whole grains and lean proteins, such as:
- Fish
- Poultry
- Berries
- Whole grains
- Leafy greens and vegetables
- Bell peppers
- Turmeric
Visit SOL today for neck and back pain treatment
Are you suffering from neck or back pain that keeps you from enjoying your favorite activities? Our team at SOL can provide a personalized treatment routine to help you reduce and prevent neck or back pain. Contact our team today for more information about neck and back pain treatment or to schedule an initial appointment.
