Diaphragmatic breathing \u2013 Place one hand on your chest and one on your belly, breathe into your belly and do not let the hand on your chest raise.<\/p>\n

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Other tips:<\/p>\n

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• Try using heat packs \u2013 back discomfort and stiffness can be more prevalent when cold. So, try using heat packs to keep your back warm.<\/li>\n
• Foam rolling – to alleviate some of your symptoms you can give yourself a massage by using a foam roller or tennis ball over tender spots!<\/li>\n
• Use ergonomic chairs or try using pillows or towels for lumbar support<\/li>\n
• Sleep hygiene \u2013 good quality sleep is highly correlated with decreases in pain<\/li>\n
• Mindfulness, meditation or breathing techniques – our mental health and psychological wellbeing plays a huge role in our perception of pain, so give these techniques a try<\/li>\n
• Overall, doing things you enjoy can have a positive effect on pain. So always make sure you do things you love!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  So there are a number of tips to help manage back pain whilst in isolation! You obviously do not have to use all of them but you may find some of them to be beneficial!\u00a0<\/p>\n

  Good luck and remember to look after yourselves and those you love.<\/p>\n

  Stay safe,<\/p>\n

  Your friendly Osteopath – Dr Connor Scott<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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