Chronic neck and back pain, no matter how painful, can have a significant impact on your life. It becomes hard to enjoy everyday activities, and you begin missing fun opportunities. The physical therapy specialists at Evergreen Pain Management & Rehabilitation Center of Sheffield Lake, OH, help many patients with this problem to get them back to doing what they love. Below, they’ve shared some tips to help you, too.

There are plenty of ways to relieve neck and back pain, so try a few different techniques to see what works for you:

• Exercise: Research has proven neck exercises can relieve chronic pain. Relieve aches and prevent future injuries by stretching and performing cardiovascular exercises. You’ll need to start slowly to build your stamina and flexibility. Do this under the guidance of a doctor to ensure you don’t push too far and that you do the right exercises.
• Hydrate: Your spine requires a lot of water to maintain proper alignment and keep pressure off of any individual disks. Pay close attention to your water intake to make sure you drink approximately two liters per day.
• Pool Therapy: Water, even outside the body, has a therapeutic effect. Try spending some time in a pool with warm water and gently move around. Swimming laps is a great way to get in your cardiovascular exercise without over-exerting the body.
• Boost Your Magnesium: Neck and back pain, even those not resulting from muscle strain, will often cause a tension build up over time. Magnesium is a mineral found in fruits, vegetable, whole grains, and beans that helps with muscle contraction and relaxation, so be sure to incorporate those foods into your diet. Supplements can also help boost Magnesium levels.
• See a Chiropractor: Chiropractors specialize in effective physical rehabilitation to treat your pain, symptoms, and the source of the pain itself. Patients may even see results after one session.

At Evergreen Pain Management & Rehabilitation Center, the therapists focus on true healing for your neck and back pain so that you can enjoy your life and leave the pain behind. They accept most insurance programs and worker’s compensation. Register online or call them at (440) 240-9111 to schedule your first appointment.