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Get Up From Desk Every 30 Minutes to Reduce Back Pain
I have a desk job. My doctor recommended I get up every 30 minutes and walk around. I first tried setting an alarm but that didn't work. I'd turn it off and keep working. Someone suggested drinking a lot of water, tea, or coffee. This works. It forces me to get up and walk to the restroom every 30-60 minutes and it’s an “alarm” that can’t be ignored. I definitely see a difference.
Drinking Water To Reduce Back Pain
My chiropractor said I should drink more water to reduce back pain. The inner core of discs is made up of collagen and water. When you don't drink enough water, the inner core shrinks which reduces its shock absorbing capability. I try to drink a 1/2 gallon of plain water a day. On colder days, I drink more tea than plain water. I've been doing this for over a month. It seems to help.
