Did you know that back pain ranks as the number one cause of disability worldwide? At some point during their life, 4 out of 5 people will have some form of back pain. It can be chronic and incapacitating, making each day a real chore. Ordinary tasks become extraordinary to take care of, often leading to more pain. Let’s take a look at some things you can personally do to alleviate back pain and where you can go for professional help that works.

Here are some simple things you can work on at home may that help alleviate your back pain:

• Good posture: A lot of back problems can be traced back to improper posture. Make it a practice to use good posture by keeping your shoulders straight and tall.
• Keep Moving: Exercise is vital in fighting off back pain. The type of exercise is not as important as consistency. Those who sit for long periods of time are at a higher risk to develop back pain.
• Physical therapy: This will help you learn specific exercises to strengthen the body and the back muscles. This works along with care from your upper cervical chiropractor to help keep you in the best shape possible. You will notice a benefit whether you are sitting, lifting, walking, or standing still.
• Sleeping position: Sleeping on your stomach is the worst possible position for your back while lying on your back is the best. Side sleepers do much better if they put a pillow between their knees.
• Eating healthy: Vitamin D deficiency can cause back pain. Supplementing is vital if your body does not make enough vitamin D. Inflammation is a key component to pain in general. Avoiding foods that promote inflammation is important, such as:
  • Trans fat
  • Processed foods
  • Gluten -- especially if you have celiac disease or a sensitivity to gluten
  • Sugar

Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care and Back Pain

Keeping your back in tip-top shape is the best way to ensure you are healthy overall. Here at Body Balance Spinal Care, we ensure the top bones of the neck are in proper alignment as this is often a reason for back pain. We then work with you to correct the problem, often leading to a decrease or elimination of back pain.

To schedule a complimentary NUCCA consultation call 916-973-0623 on click the button below.

If you are outside of the Sacramento area you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.