Back pain is a nightmare to deal with. It is the type of pain that you never would wish even to your worst of enemies. As such, it would be a good idea to try and prevent yourself from suffering from back pain, regardless of whether it’s caused by a slipped disc, a pulled or strained a muscle or even a combination of both.

Below, we highlighted a few tips that can help you maintain a healthy spine and back for a pain-free life.

1. Get a Good Mattress

They say that if it’s something that’s below you, you should never cheap out on it. This includes your mattress.

The mattress you sleep in plays a huge role in the quality of your life. The better the mattress is, the more your spine will be able to rest and the better your sleep will be. Remember, your back has worked hard all day, so it definitely needs some time to relax and recover.

A mattress is more of a personal preference though. What’s important is that you choose a mattress that offers the best support for you and your back while you’re asleep.

2. Work Out Your Core Muscles

Your core muscles are composed of your lower back and abdominal muscles. If you don’t work them out, they’ll be relatively weak and fragile. This then prevents them from giving your spine the necessary support to hold your body up, putting even more pressure on your spine and eventually causing some pain.

Keep in mind that the core muscles are very rarely used in our day to day life. The only way to work out the core muscles is to engage in specific and targeted exercises. Luckily, most core exercises are simple and can be performed in half an hour.

3. Exercise Property Lifting Technique

Whether you’re lifting something heavy in the gym, or just in the house, exercising proper technique is essential so as not to put unnecessary strain on your back.

When lifting, avoid bending from your back, but instead, focus the pressure on your knees and bend on your legs. Avoid twisting as much as possible. Preferably, if you have to turn, pivot your feet and hips to the direction of whether you’re going.

4. Practice Good Posture at Work

If you’re like most people, your job probably requires you to work in front of a desk for hours on end. That’s not good for your spine, among many other things.

When sitting in front of your desk and looking at your computer screen, do not slouch or lean forward. This puts even more stress on your spin, in particular, the lumbar discs. What you want to do is to make sure that your workspace is set up for proper ergonomics. Consult a chiropractor for this, if necessary.

Also, speaking of ergonomics, do invest in a quality chair. The right chair can make a lot of difference in supporting the natural curvature of your back and prevent any pain from working in front of a screen for hours every day.

Visiting a chiropractor is also another method that’s growing in popularity in recent times. As experts on the back and the spine, chiropractors can help educate you about proper posture, the right stretches, and of course, help you align your back correctly to minimise any back-related pain from your day to day life.