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5- Relaxation and stress management
Stress can increase back pain by generating muscle tension.
- Meditation and deep breathing
- Yoga and tai-chi to relax the body
- Therapeutic massages to ease tensions
Test the self-massage with a foam roll or a tennis ball under your back.
6- Improving one's posture and way of life
- Adopt a good posture: avoid starving in your chair
- Avoid sitting too long: get up every hour
- Sleep on a mattress suitable to support your spine
- Hydrate yourself enough to preserve the elasticity of the intervertebral discs
Express tip: If you work sitting, use a lumbar bag to better support your back.
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