Fitness into my life

Back pain affects a majority of our population and while back spasms and pain are something many of us have accepted as a part of life I’m here to tell you that there are steps that can be taken to prevent and fix back pain. However, if you are experiencing extreme back pain I’d recommend seeing your doctor first. Here are a few tips to deal with back pain and keep you on point. Ice it Basic stuff, apply ice for inflammation. The typical recommendation for back pain is repeated ice application to the area for the first 24-48 hours to reduce inflammation. Drink water Staying hydrated by drinking enough water daily and eating plenty of water-based fruits and veggies also keep your spinal discs hydrated preventing stiffness of the spine and potential pain. Keep moving This may seem counter-intuitive to some but hear me out. When we have back pain it may be tempting to sit still or lay down but prolonged sitting or standing only makes the problem worse by tightening hips and ...