Almost 80% of people on earth are likely to suffer from back pain at least once in their lives. Back pain is generally caused by poor posture or incorrect movement. In 20% of cases, the pain is caused by inflammation, making diagnosis more difficult.

In our daily lives, we put a lot of strain on our spine, and this is probably the main cause of back pain. In addition, we will have other triggers such as :

  • Being overweight, especially during pregnancy
  • Bad posture at work, in the car, while sleeping
  • Lack of physical training
  • Wearing high-heeled shoes
  • Smoking
  • Prolonged stress with repercussions in the form of back pain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis

To everyone’s delight, back pain can be alleviated through certain habits, gestures and treatments. In this article, we give you 5 tips to take into account on a daily basis to reduce or eliminate back pain.

1. Bedtime position

For a start, your position in bed can contribute greatly to your well-being. In bed, we advise you to sleep on your side, or on your back, and if possible with a support pillow.

Specialists also recommend the fetal position, which can be flexed to protect against back pain.

2. The relaxing armchair

The use of a Relaxing Chair prevents and treats back pain while improving blood circulation. You’ll feel a real change in your muscles, which will be less numb and feel less stiff.

Thanks to their ergonomic, cozy and massaging design, recliners are an excellent way to relieve back pain.

3. Wintergreen essential oil

Wintergreen is a painkiller and anti-inflammatory plant. Wintergreen essential oil is ideal for relieving back pain.

Pour l’utiliser, versez 3 gouttes d’huile essentielle de gaulthérie dans
un récipient, ajoutez 3 gouttes d'huile végétale et mélangez.
Ensuite, massez doucement votre dos avec cette concoction, sans appuyer.

Wintergreen is prohibited for pregnant women, as it is toxic to the fetus. It is also not recommended, or even forbidden, to use it in its pure form over a long period.

4. Choosing the right bedding

A poor mattress and bed base can be factors in back pain. It is therefore important to choose them carefully.

We recommend “memory foam” or Viscoelastic mattresses. This is the top-of-the-range foam. It provides excellent support for people with back problems and offers incomparable ergonomics.

We also recommend changing mattresses after 8 to 10 years of use.

5. Yoga

As mentioned above, stress is a factor in back pain. Controlling your mental state is therefore an excellent way to avoid or relieve back pain.

Studies have shown the positive effects of yoga on back pain. Practising yoga will enable you to combat physical pain while improving your mental state, thus reducing stress and anxiety in your daily life.

For those who are still wondering, back pain in no way prevents you from practicing yoga.

Low back pain, lumbago, sciatica, etc. There are many different types of back pain. Often referred to as the “Sickness of the Century”, back pain affects many people, and is caused by poor daily habits such as posture when sitting or standing, obesity, smoking, etc. Certain everyday habits can prevent us from suffering the “disease of the century”, provided we follow the right practices.

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