Back Pain Treatment and Prevention

Back pain can impact many areas of your life. It’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. There are many ways to prevent back pain or treat it.

Prevention Tips

• Exercise, including focusing on your back and abdomen muscles to support a healthy body.
• Practice good posture, both standing and sitting. Here are some tips to help your spine.
• How you sleep can impact your back. Simple tips to best support your back are easy to follow to prevent back pain.
• Take breaks from activities like sewing, gardening, or cleaning when you are in one position for a long time.
• Lift carefully with your legs, not your back. Keeping your back straight and bending at the knees can help avoid back pain caused by lifting.

Treatment

• If you have back pain that lasts more than a few weeks, it’s a good idea to see your doctor. If you need help finding one near by, log in to your member portal at AZBlue.com/member, then click “Find Care.”
• Your doctor may request tests like an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan.
• Your doctor may also suggest exercise and physical therapy can help treat back pain.