5 Top Tips for Back Pain

Back pain is common and often frustrating, but small changes can make a big difference. Here are 5 simple tips to help settle symptoms and keep you moving confidently.

1. Keep Moving

Rest can feel helpful, but too much often increases stiffness. Gentle movement like walking or light stretching helps reduce pain and keeps your back mobile.

2. Don’t Avoid Bending

Your spine is designed to bend. Avoiding it completely can increase stiffness and fear. Move within comfort and build confidence gradually.

3. Change Positions Regularly

It’s rarely one position that causes pain — it’s staying there too long. Aim to change position every 30–60 minutes.

The best posture is your next one.

4. Manage Tension and Stress

Stress can increase muscle tension and make pain feel worse. Breathing exercises, short movement breaks, and lowering pressure on yourself can all help.

5. Get Advice Early

You don’t need to wait until pain is severe. Early physio can provide reassurance, guidance, and simple strategies to stop pain becoming persistent.

Final Thought

Back pain is usually manageable and not a sign of serious damage. With the right advice and consistent movement, most people recover well.

If your back pain isn’t improving or keeps returning, physiotherapy can help you move with confidence again.