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Lower back pain is a common problem with numerous causes e.g. injury, incorrect posture, uncomfortable footwear or pregnancy.
Here is what you can do to manage this pain:
See a doctorA Doctor of Osteopathy is your best bet at helping identify the causes of and treat back pain. Chiropractors and sports therapists can also help manage pain.
Use ice or heatIf your back pain is the result of injury, icing the area for 24 hours to reduce inflammation. For chronic back pain, heat is best as it increases blood flow to the area.
Strengthen your corePost-pregnancy back pain is often the result of a weak core. Compound exercises like deadlifts work all the muscles of your core.
Watch your postureSlouching puts strain on your back muscles to keep you balanced. Sit or stand with your back straight, shoulders back and down and head forward.
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