Reduce The Stress In Your Life
Many more doctors feel that back and neck pain are actually caused by the stress that you have in your life, rather than injuries or other traumas. So, if you can reduce the stress in your life, you will reduce the incidence of back pain.
Here are some helpful tips to begin to reduce your stress:
Too often, we over-schedule ourselves and never have a free moment to spare for ourselves. This is unhealthy and it can also add to your stress levels. Instead, try to carve out at least ten minutes of 'me' time each day where you're only responsible for yourself and what you want to do.
With cell phones and the internet, it's harder than ever to escape from work. But in order to keep stress at bay, you need to be able to turn off your work life and turn on your relaxation. Create clear boundaries as to when your work day begins and when it ends. Try not to do any work outside of those times and tell others that you will not work outside of those times.
When we're really stressed, we tend to knuckle down and not ask for help, thinking it makes us look weak to ask. But in the end, this lack of help makes us resentful and possibly even more stressed than we need to be. Ask for help when you need it.
People like to help, but only you can tell them when it's necessary.
About 75% of working adults today aren't taking their vacation time from work. Be sure to take this time to get away from the office and unwind. Travel with friends or family and learn how to decompress.
Instead of bottling up your stress, write down everything that bugs you during the day and then throw away or burn that piece of paper before you go to bed. That will signify that you are done being frustrated and you can relax.