It is common for people to have pain in their back. It can be caused by a number of things. If you are among those who suffer from back pain, keep reading for some ideas you can use to get relief.

When you experience a backache, lay with your hips and knees at approximately 90 degree angles. This comfortable position reduces stress from the back more than other sitting positions. That said, choose any position that makes you feel comfortable, though you do want to avoid twisting your spine.

Studies say that 66 percent of people have pain in their back during some time in their lives. Most of them have the misconception that the pain comes from something that just happened before it started. Quite often, only the latest in a sequence of events contribute to back pain.

Do not slouch while standing, walking, or performing any type of activity, even vacuuming. If vacuuming is something you bend consistently over for, then you are inviting back pain later in your day. Stand vertically with good posture as you use your legs to push the vacuum instead of your back.

Start a diet to lower your weight if you are 10 pounds heavier than you want. Your gravity center shifts when you carry extra weight, especially if that weight is in your abdomen. This will strain your lower back, and cause chronic back pain ultimately.

You always hear a lot of talk about breast implants in women, but rarely do you hear talk about breast reductions. If you are a woman and suffer from back pain, discuss with your doctor whether your breasts could be elevating your problems. Large breasts can result in back pain because your muscles are constantly forced to strain in order to keep balanced. Women that receive breast implants often discover this burden.

Always pay attention to your posture. The back should always be straight, feet firmly on the floor with one slightly beyond the other, and elbows at the sides when typing. You shouldn't be looking down or stretching out your neck in order to see the computer screen.

Riding in a car can cause back pain since we're constantly in a car daily. Adjust your seat so that you don't have to strain your back to reach the pedals and steering wheel.

There are all different sorts of back pain medicines, and that includes prescription and over-the-counter varieties. Your doctor should be consulted before a final decision on any medication is made. Over the counter pain medication is sometimes all that is needed, but other times prescription strength medicine or painkillers are necessary.

If you weigh 10 or more pounds than what you should ideally, then it's time to start a weight loss plan. Carrying extra pounds, especially in the stomach, interferes with your balance. That puts a strain on your lower back, and as time passes can result in chronic lower back pain.

You have choices as to how to treat your back pain. Regardless of the options you ultimately choose, you should be able to reduce your pain. Use these suggestions so that you can free yourself from the symptoms. Your life is difficult enough without back pain, so do what you can to get rid of it. The decision is in your hands.