TrytheJoovvGo
($295;joovv.com)
withnearinfrared
li ghtor theTommie
CopperPro-Grade
Short SleeveShoulder
SupportShirt($79.50,
tommiecopper.com).
KEEPMOVING:Inactivity has been shown
todo moreharmthan good when it comes to
treatingbackpainbecause it can make your
musclesweakerandtighter. Start with low-
impactexerciseslikewalking or swimming,
butavoidmovements that twist your body.
STANDUP STRAIGHT: Slouching adds to the
stresson yourspineand strains muscles, so
standtallwithyourshoulders back and your
stomachtuckedin.We love Tommie Copper’s
ShoulderSupportShirt, which enhances
postureandrelievespain.
GOTO A SPECIALIST: Back pain can have
manypotentialcauses, so it’s important to get
a professionalevaluation and diagnosis. See
yourdoctorrightaway if you’re experiencing
sudden,severepain;worsening numbness or
weaknessin yourlegs; or fever with back pain.
SEETHELIGHT:Dr. Michael Hamblin of
HarvardMedicalSchool says light therapy
shows“anoverallreduction in inf lammation,
whichis importantfor disorders of joints and
traumaticinjuries.”At-home devices
liketheJoovv( joovv.com) are easy
touseandmayprovide relief.
APPLYHEAT:Studies show a
hotbathor heatingpad can
helprelaxtensemuscles.
IS AN ACHINGBACK SLOWING
YOUDOWN?TRY THESE SIMPLE
REMEDIESFORRELIEF
5
WAYS TO HELP
“I grew up with
[back pain], and I
still have scoliosis.
Pilates does
relieve a lot of
discomfort.”
FOREVER YOUNG
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