Chronic back pain has many causes – it can be the result of a back injury, a disease, or just the combined effect of many years of emotional stress. Whatever the cause, it can be debilitating and keep you from enjoying your life to its fullest.

Learning to cope with chronic back pain is key to minimizing its overall effect on your life.  The single most important factor in managing back pain is making sure you have adequate posture and back support in all situations – whether you are at the office, at home, on an airplane, or in the car.

TruComfort’s ergonomic back support is lightweight and portable – you can take it with you no matter where you go to make sure you have proper back care.  In an airplane, while watching TV, and even in a movie theatre, your back can be properly supported.

If you work with a computer every day, most companies will also provide you with ergonomic support to make sure your chair height, keyboard and mouse are all positioned correctly to minimize the stress on your back and carpals.

At night, it is critical that you have a good mattress with solid back support.  An old or flimsy mattress will not provide proper support and will intensify your pain.  Simmons Beauty Rest mattresses work well, as do the new memory foam mattresses that conform to the shape of your back.   A cervical pillow for your neck will also help provide support for chronic neck pain sufferers.

Good posture is another key to managing pain, simply being conscious of posture is enough to help most people start to eliminate bad habits that affect overall back health.  The Wii Fit gaming console fitness solution focuses heavily on posture with the use of a balance board.  You stand on the balance board, and internal sensors tell you whether your body is shifted too far left or right.   Games designed to improve posture and balance are included.

Many herbal formulations can also be found that are most helpful with chronic pain – the most common being Valerian root.  This plant is the basis for the oft prescribed drug Valium, and acts as a de-stressor and muscle relaxant. Just be careful not to take too much of it – as it can cause depression in susceptible individuals. The recommended dosage is 150-300 mg in capsule form.  Valerian is also a great remedy for insomnia.

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