General Advice for Patients with Back Pain

  • Avoid sleeping on a soft mattress, regardless of the reason.
  • Do not sit for more than 30 minutes at a time.Always sit on a chair with a high backrest and lumbar support.
  • Avoid sleeping on your stomach.Limit sleeping on your side to no more than 45 minutes at a time.
  • The best sitting posture is leaning back at a 120-degree angle, followed by an upright 90-degree posture with back support. Avoid leaning forward, as it is the worst sitting position.
  • Avoid carrying heavy objects under any circumstances.When lifting lightweight objects, bend your knees instead of bending your back forward.Losing weight may help reduce pain, especially in the abdominal area.
  • The best sleeping position is on your back with slightly bent knees or on your side with bent knees, preferably on the non-painful side.Walking and swimming are ideal exercises for back pain rehabilitation, but only in the final stages of recovery, not in the early treatment phase.
  • Apply warm compresses to the back 2-3 times daily for 15 minutes per session to reduce pain and muscle spasms.
  • Regular therapeutic exercises can shorten the treatment duration.
  • Avoid physical strain, cold exposure, and psychological stress, as they can positively impact recovery.
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