Daily Prompt: Original Post on myths and facts on how to deal with Back Pain

via Daily Prompt: Original This is a copy of the 'original' blog post I wrote on the myths and facts on how to deal with Back Pain back in January 2011, and nothing much has changed since then !!!!! Myth Always sit up straight to prevent back pain. Fact Slouching is bad but sitting too straight and too still for too long can be a strain on your back. Move around often and walk around. Myth Lifting heavy objects hurts your back. Fact It's the way you lift it that can cause back pain. Always bend your knees with legs slightly apart. Myth Stay in bed until your back pain goes away. Fact Resting can help an acute injury or strain but a day or two in bed can make your back pain worse. Myth Back pain is always caused by an injury. Fact Disc degeneration, injuries, diseases, infections and even inherited conditions can cause back pain. Myth Skinny people don't get back pain. Fact Anyone can get back pain. Myth Exercise is bad for your back. Fact Regular exercise prevents back pain. Myth A super firm mattress is best for your back. Fact A medium to firm mattress rated as 5.6 gave less pain than firmer ones rated 2.3.