It is a fact that at some point in your adult life you will suffer from back pain. 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.

Medical science says that approximately 98% of all cases of back pain don't have any underlying pathological condition. This is 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.

Regular exercises for the upper and lower back helps strengthen the skeletal muscles and prevent injury. 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. Exercises that strengthen the core also prevent back injury and relive pain.

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.

Eat healthy, foods rich in calcium and vitamins strength bone and muscles. Healthy bones and muscles go a long way in preventing back injury.

You can try the following for immediate back pain relief.

Heat therapy: It helps to relax and loosen the muscles by careful application of heat to the affected region. A hot towel works well. In case of back pain due to muscle strain this therapy is effective. In case of shock cold compresses also help.

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

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

A chiropractor is specialized in the treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system and you can also hire this service. To provide back pain relief it is proven that acupuncture is effective.