Chronic lower back pain can be exhausting over time and even lead to depression because of compromised movement and increased stress. Brighten the day of your father or spouse on Father’s Day with a gift to help them with the chronic pain.

Fantastic Gifts for Those With Lower Back Pain

1. Ergonomic Chair

If your loved one sits all day for work, consider gifting them with an ergonomic chair. To help lower back pain, a chair should include:

• rolling caster wheels
• a seat with dense foam padding or coils
• a curved back that fits the low back
• adjustable, padded armrests
• a seat that offers both adjustable height and tilt  

Many styles of chairs are available, so consider giving a gift card to your local office supply or back-friendly furniture specialist store.

2. Standing Desk

Standing desks are becoming more popular, especially the adjustable ones that allow you to sit and stand as preferred.  The desk should be sturdy and have a variable height adjustment system. Studies have shown that sit-stand desks can reduce neck and lower back pain by up to 54%. 

3. Acupressure Mat

Acupressure is good for circulation and promotes the release of endorphins and oxytocin, the body’s natural feel-good and pain-relieving chemicals. Lying on the mat helps the muscles to relax and may also improve sleep, energy, and mood. Easy to use by simply lying on it for 20 minutes a day, this is a unique gift that dad wouldn’t buy himself.

4. Back Massage Cushion

Shaped to support the lumbar spine, a battery-operated massage cushion can help reduce lower back pain by loosening the muscles and improving blood circulation. This portable gift is usable anywhere, even in the car, and can give the dad in your life instant access to the benefits of a massage.

Help your dad or other male loved one with a Father’s Day gift that can ease his lower back pain. Red Wing Chiropractic Clinic, in Red Wing, MN, is staffed by Dr. Kaiser and Dr. Greenberg, who together have over 50 years of combined experience. They both offer chiropractic and acupuncture services to treat chronic back and neck pain, injuries from accidents, stress, and chronic headaches. Visit the website to learn more about their services, including non-surgical spinal decompression (traction). To schedule a free in-house or telephone consultation with Dr. Greenberg or Dr. Kaiser, call the clinic at (651) 388-8294.