Pelvic Floor

In order to reduce back pain, learn how to relax. This is much different from resting. Resting is simply taking pressure away physically, relaxing is relieving the tension and stress mentally. Try closing your eyes and thinking of happy and non-stressful things to help relieve the overall tension in your body.

If you can, try avoiding tight jeans or pants, if you suffer from chronic back pain. Tight jeans or pants that effect how you sit down, stand, or even walk, are bad for your posture and can cause new pain in the back or worsen pain that you may already have.

If you suffer from back pain, get out your headphones! Studies show that music therapy reduces disability from pain, anxiety and depression. Music can even have a small, immediate effect on reducing pain. Do some research to find out what kinds of music are most therapeutic.

If you suffer from chronic back pain, getting a simple massage can help to eliminate the pain and muscle cramping. Whether you're visiting a massage therapist or just relaxing in one of those massaging chairs, receiving a massage can help to loosen the muscles and subsequently relieve the pain of a back ache.