At some point in your adult life you will suffer from back pain which is a fact. Our modern lifestyle is the main culprit. You will suffer from back pain with improper posture, lack of exercise, dietary imbalances, pollution etc.

Ways to prevent and relieve back pain are discussed in this article.

Approximately 98% of all cases of back pain as said by medical sciences don't have any underlying pathological condition. It is a good news. You can easily live a healthy life and get rid of the pain with proper care.

You will find the following helpful if you don't suffer from chronic debilitating back pain resulting from trauma or disease.

To strengthen the skeletal muscles and prevent injury regular exercises for the upper and lower back is necessary. Increase the arc of stretching progressively from side to side and from front to back gradually at first as it is always a good idea to do some stretching before starting any exercise. To prevent back injury and relive pain you have to do exercises that strengthen the core.

Abdominal crunches, pull ups and straight lunges are very effective. It is proven to provide back pain relief if you can also perform yoga on a regular basis.

Foods rich in calcium and vitamins strength bone and muscles and so eat healthy. In preventing back injury healthy bones and muscles go a long way.

You can try the following for immediate back pain relief.

Heat therapy: Careful application of heat to the affected region helps relax and loosen the muscles. It works well with a hot towel. This therapy is effective in case of back pain due to muscle strain. Cold compresses also help in case of shock.

Massage: Massaging the affected area provides immediate relief. In relaxing neck and shoulder muscles slow kneading motion is especially helpful.

To alleviate back pain muscle relaxants and similar drugs also help. Pain killers do nothing to heal but suppress the pain.

You can also hire the services of a chiropractor, they specialize in the treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. To provide back pain relief it is proven that acupuncture is effective.