Prevention and treatment of back pain
Back pain may be inevitable for some people, but simple lifestyle changes and correct posture can help lower your risk. So what should you be doing? And what treatment is available if you do experience long-term pain? Strengthen your back muscles ... [... more]
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Coccyx Wedge Cushion.
 Helps relieve pressure and may help back pain by suspending your coccyx over the cut out section.Wedge cushion with top layer of memory foam for added comfort.Machine washable cotton and polyester cover.Black colour.Size (H)6, (W)42, (D)40cm. [... more]
£14.69
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TURN Footrest, silver
Footrests are instrumental in providing a comfortable and healthy work environment. Designed to improve circulation in the legs and prevent/ease lower back pain, tilting forward and back with foot pressure, allowing you to keep your legs active while [... more]
£12.99
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Ergonomic Footrest
Ergonomically designed, this Fellowes footrest is a great value solution for providing a more comfortable and healthy work environment. Designed to improve circulation in the legs and ease/prevent lower back pain, this footrest has a 2-position height [... more]
£11.99
Staples UK |
ACTIVE Footrest, grey
25% off Was £17.99 Footrests are instrumental in providing a comfortable and healthy work environment. Designed to improve circulation in the legs and prevent/ease lower back pain, tilting forward and back with foot pressure, allowing you to keep [... more]
£13.49
Staples UK |
Height Adjustable Footrest, grey
Footrests are instrumental in providing a comfortable and healthy work environment. Designed to improve circulation in the legs and prevent/ease lower back pain, tilting forward and back with foot pressure, allowing you to keep your legs active while [... more]
£24.99
Staples UK |
ACTIVE Footrest, black
Footrests are instrumental in providing a comfortable and healthy work environment. Designed to improve circulation in the legs and prevent/ease lower back pain, tilting forward and back with foot pressure, allowing you to keep your legs active while [... more]
£17.98
Staples UK |
Out and about
Making small changes to your lifestyle can reduce your risk of back pain. Back pain can be caused by many factors. Run through your daily routine and examine the amount of strain you place on your spine. Stress can also create muscle tension, ... [... more]
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First aid for backs
The following self-help treatments may help to relieve back pain. Apply an ice pack to the affected area. If you haven't got an ice pack, use a bag of frozen vegetables instead. Don't put the ice directly on your skin, as it might cause a cold ... [... more]
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Causes and effects of back pain
People injure their backs in all manner of ways, and often the pain is a result of a strain rather than a dramatic accident. So why do we experience so much pain and what can we do to reduce our risk of injury? We aren't designed for sitting in ... [... more]
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Medical causes of back pain
Although most cases of back pain are caused by the stress and strain we put our bodies under, some conditions can make the problem worse or trigger it in the first place. People with back problems often talk about having a 'slipped disc'. ... [... more]
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Back pain useful organisations
The following organisations offer further advice and support. Please note that the list is by no means exhaustive. Information, advice and support for people suffering with back pain. Support for people who look after others at home, including ... [... more]
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