Sometimes, I got back pain after sitting very long time. What to do to avoid back pain? Should using painkillers can be good for health or not?

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Hello, back pain is a common problem nowadays due to sedentary life styles. Having pain and to take a pain killer to reduce the pain is one thing and the easiest one too. But you should give a moment and think is it the best one though it's the easiest one and it's also not the permanent solution. We must rule out the root cause of the pain n should treat that. From your history as you mentioned it's very clear it's due to prolonged sitting. First and foremost is to reduce the sitting hours if it can't b done den you must change your position every hour and keep a check on your sitting posture. Secondly, start back extension exercises. All d best.

Heena Bhandari · Accepted Answer

Hello, back pain is a common problem nowadays due to sedentary life styles. Having pain and to take a pain killer to reduce the pain is one thing and the easiest one too. But you should give a moment and think is it the best one though it's the easiest one and it's also not the permanent solution. We must rule out the root cause of the pain n should treat that. From your history as you mentioned it's very clear it's due to prolonged sitting. First and foremost is to reduce the sitting hours if it can't b done den you must change your position every hour and keep a check on your sitting posture. Secondly, start back extension exercises. All d best.