Whether you or a loved one suffers from upper or lower back pain, there are ways to ease your suffering. For instance, our chiropractor at ANEW Medical and Rehabilitation in Joliet has advanced knowledge to help you improve your overall health. Here are some back pain remedies you can try.

Sit Up Straight

If your parents told you to stop slouching, they were right. Maintaining good posture with your feet flat and shoulders relaxed while you sit at your desk can relieve your back pain. Your pain can even become worse if you've been slumping for hours.

Improve Your Sleep Quality

Sleeping on a mattress that's firm and comfortable can help you rest better at night. In fact, you may experience back pain from a poor sleep position or from not getting enough sleep. This cycle can be especially difficult because if you can't get enough sleep then your back will only hurt more.

Stay Active

Although bed rest used to be a prescribed remedy for back pain, this is now known to be the wrong advice. Instead, you can get active by doing yoga, biking, walking, or swimming. While some exercises can relieve back pain, others can be harmful so be careful. Exercise can also put you in a more positive mood.

Other Remedies

There are plenty of other back pain remedies to consider. For example, you can try nerve stimulation, cognitive behavioral therapy, getting a massage, applying ice or a heating pad, biofeedback, and others. At ANEW Medical and Rehabilitation, Dr. Rubis recommends first trying a natural approach to reducing your back pain before having to resort to painkillers. If you live in or around Joliet, we can help you find the relief you need.

Get Quality Chiropractic Care in Joliet, IL

Need more help? Our experienced chiropractor at ANEW Medical and Rehabilitation can provide you or a loved one quality advice and chiropractic care. Call our team today at (815) 207-7463 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.