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Over a third of Brits experience back pain every year whether its our busy lifestyles, bad postures or the other health issues, more and more people are experiencing back pain which is affecting their everyday lives.

Our modern lifestyles are usually to blame for the common condition, with many of us slouched over desks or phones for most of the day.

Most people will experience back pain from time to time throughout their lives. Often this is not a cause for concern.

So how can we treat minor back pain at home?

Prima spoke to Consultant Neurologist, Chris Chandler from Neurosurgery Partnership at Harley Street Clinic in London, who provides his advice for treating every day aches and pains.

Bad posture is one of the biggest causes of everyday back pain, so making improvements is crucial.

Practicing a good posture will help prevent and reduce common back pain, Dr Chandler explained.

Having a poor posture can result in poor muscle strength and stiffness which can exacerbate lower back pain. Being conscious of the way you stand or sit will help you to maintain a good posture.

Some of the most common bad posture mistakes include slouching, Donald Duck posture aka standing with your bum sticking out, and leaning on one leg while standing.

The NHS recommends a number of different exercises to correct certain common posture mistakes like planks, leg raises, chest stretches and seated rows.

This might seem like a no-brainer but the importance of exercise cant be over stated when it comes to keeping your back and whole body functioning normally

Regular exercise can really help to reduce everyday back pain, as well as prevent back pain, Dr Chandler said.

This does not necessarily have to be strenuous and can include yoga, walking and swimming. Keeping as mobile as possible will help alleviate pain and stiffness.

NHS recommended exercises for back pain includes pelvic tilts, back extensions and knee rolls.

Dr Chandler urged that the human skeleton is not built for long periods of sitting down, so excessive sitting can lead to back issues.

Standing desks are becoming more common in the workplace and one of the biggest benefits they have is on our backs, he said.

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The human skeleton is not built for long periods of sitting down so standing desks are an excellent option if your job involves sitting down for long stretches of time.

Reducing activity is a no no when treating an achy back.

Dont reduce activity in order to rest your achy back, Dr Chandler says.

As mentioned, gentle exercise will help get rid of everyday back pain. If you stay immobile, this could potentially worsen the pain.

If it gets bad, seek help. You cant solve all problems at home sometimes.

Dont suffer in silence with severe or persistent pain, Dr Chandler urged.

If youre struggling to cope with pain or its taking a long time to resolve, its time to speak to a doctor.

Theyll be able to rule out underlying causes and ensuring youre following the right management plan.

However, if you have lower back pain which lasts for more than 19 days, it should be evaluated by a medical professional.

This is particularly important if you have bowel or bladder disturbances or if you experience tingling sensations or weaknesses in one or both legs.

To find out more, listen to HCAs Health Fact vs Fiction podcast episode, Put Your Back Into It, where Chris busts myths surrounding pack pain.

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