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Struggling With Back Pain? Here Are Quick and Easy Steps for Relief Without Medication


Are you struggling with back pain? Closer breaks down quick and easy steps to relieve pain without having to use medication, including staying flexible.

“When we sit too long, we tend to slouch, which can trigger backaches,” explain the folks at Hartford HealthCare’s St. Vincent’s Medical Center. “Lowering body temperature will help constrict the blood vessels, reduce swelling, decrease inflammation and cause a numbing effect. Dealing with stress in healthy ways can relax your muscles and turn down the dial on stress-induced back pain.” Meditation, yoga, tai chi as well as deep breathing exercises are good places to start.

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