Top 10 Tips to Ease Back Pain - Infographic

Back pain is one of the most common reason in adults to visit the physician. Back pains can range from mild to severe depending on the cause. Back pain is categorized as acute, sub acute and chronic pain. Acute pain lasts for six weeks, sub acute pain lasts up to three months, Chronic pain lasts longer than three months. Back pain is described as dull, shooting or piercing pain in the back.

Long sitting hours at work, sprains due to strenuous exercise, incorrect sitting posture and sudden bends can cause pain in the back. Wearing high heels also results in strenuous stretching of the muscles, resulting in backaches

Back pain can be avoided or prevented by improving physical conditions and daily activities. Physical therapy and pain reliver may help reduce the back pain. It can be treated effectively with various home remedies. Back pain can be prevented and even cured by taking a few remedial measures.