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14 Ways to Relieve Your Back Pain

Sleep Better When you have back pain, sleeping can be hard. It can be a vicious cycle because when you don't get enough sleep, your back pain may feel worse. A poor sleep position can also aggravate back pain. Try lying on your side. Place a pillow between your knees to keep your spine in a neutral position and relieve strain on your back. If you need to sleep on your back, slide a pillow under your knees. Be sure to sleep on a comfortably firm mattress. Good Posture - Slouching can make back pain worse, especially if you sit for long periods.

FDA approves new kind of non-opioid pain medication,
1st of its kind in 20 years

The FDA has approved a new type of prescription pain medication for adults to treat moderate to severe acute pain. The drug, called Journavx (suzetrigine) and manufactured by biotech company Vertex Pharmaceuticals, is a non-opioid painkiller, which doesn’t have addictive properties, unlike opioids often used for this type of pain. This is the first class of non-opioid pain medication approved to treat moderate to severe acute pain approved in more than 20 years.

Back Pain Myths

The Truth About Back Pain: It might be a sharp stab. It might be a dull ache. Sooner or later, 8 out of 10 of us will have back pain. And back pain myths are almost as common. Let's set the record straight about what you may have heard. Myth: Always Sit Up Straight: Slouching is bad. But sitting up too straight and still for long periods can also be a strain on your back. Take breaks a few times a day: Lean back in your chair with your feet on the floor and let your back curve slightly. Better: Try standing part of the day, maybe while you're on the phone or reading.

Chiropractic Benefits: 10 Advantages of Chiropractic Care

Visiting a chiropractor may improve neck and back pain and posture, among other benefits. It may also help people with underlying conditions, including chronic back pain and tension headaches. At least 70 million adults in the U.S. deal with some type of chronic pain. Low back pain is the second most common reason Americans see their doctor. Many people are finding alternatives to medication for pain relief. Chiropractic treatment is one option, especially if you’re dealing with back pain or neck pain.

The 9 Best Mattresses for Back Pain, Tested and Reviewed

Anyone with back pain understands what a major difference a restful night’s sleep can make—and, on the flip side, how disruptive it is to wake up in pain. There are many causes of back pain (and many ways to alleviate it), but sleeping on a good mattress is one way to help—so if you frequently wake up with back pain or notice it during the day, it’s time to evaluate if your mattress meets your needs. While a mattress may seem expensive at the outset, its value to your overall health is almost priceless.

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