If you are suffering from back pain, you are not alone. Back pain treatment is something most of the population will likely undergo at some point in their life. According to a recent study, back pain impacts up to 85 percent of people.

Massages, chiropractic visits, braces and even spinal fusion surgery are some of the many ways patients try to relieve the pain. Physical therapy is quickly becoming more popular than some of those more expensive alternatives. Our physical therapists can aid in your back pain treatment during appointments, but trying these lifestyle changes between visits can maximize the effectiveness of your back pain treatment.

Get out of the chair to treat your back pain

Humans were designed to move, yet Americans sit for an average of 10 hours a day. Most of this sitting occurs at work, hunched over in front of a computer, which is terrible for posture.

Standing up and walking is the absolute best thing that you can do along with your back pain treatment. Sit-to-stand desks are a great alternative to traditional office desks. You should aim to take a break from the computer chair every 30 minutes, at first. Then, work up to standing for 30 minutes every hour for maximum health benefits.

Take the Wallet (or Phone) out of Your Back Pocket

Imagine sitting in a chair where one half of the seat is raised an inch higher than the other half. As uncomfortable as that chair sounds, this is the impact of sitting with your wallet or phone in your back pocket.

This distorted posture changes the alignment of the spine and can aggravate the sciatic nerve. Don’t lose progress in your back pain treatment by sitting with misaligned posture when it’s so easy to switch your wallet to the front or jacket pocket.

Back Pain Treatment at Franklin Rehabilitation

If you have tried these tips and you are still having back pain, it is time to seek professional treatment. Here at Franklin Rehabilitation, our team of physical therapists wants to help you on your path to finding relief through back pain treatment. 81 percent of our patients experience immediate relief after their first back pain treatment with us.

Contact Franklin Rehabilitation today to set up a consultation.