As a construction worker, nurse or even businessperson bound to an office chair, you may be familiar with chronic back pain. After all, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 600 million people around the world deal with low back pain.1 This is a common issue! In today’s blog post, we’ll discuss various options for back pain relief. We’ll also explain how our extended stay Shreveport solutions are ideal for temporary workers looking for a comfortable, safe and clean place to relax and sleep.
How Can I Reduce My Daily Back Pain?
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- Buy an inexpensive heating pad and use this to loosen up your back while relaxing in the recliner after a long day’s work. Turn on the TV and enjoy more than 8000 channels on the HDTV…did you know that utilities are included in your monthly rental bill?!
- Per a doctor’s advice, take medication to dull the pain you’re feeling.
- Maintain a healthy diet to lose weight if necessary. Our temporary housing for construction workers is ideal for this, as you can cook healthy meals in the equipped kitchen area! You’ll have access to a full-sized fridge, stove, microwave, pots & pans, utensils, skillet, measuring spoons and more.
- Get a good night’s sleep. Our fully furnished short term rentals have everything you need to sleep well. Each rental features comfortable bed(s) with clean linens, a fan, room air purifier and sound machine. All you need to do is get ready for bed and (carefully) jump in. Once in bed, try using a pillow between your legs to reduce pressure on your lower back area…you may be surprised at how this helps!
- Gentle back exercises to help loosen stiffness. Of course, you’ll want to speak with a physical therapist or get other licensed medical help before doing anything like this that could further injure your tender back.
- Wear comfortable shoes that give your body the support it needs.
- Destress by doing yoga or taking a long walk during your lunch break or after work.
- Get a different office chair. Yes, your office chair may not be providing the ergonomic support your back needs. True, it may be impossible to switch out the chair while working a temporary job in Shreveport, but you could bring your own lumbar support pillow, such as this one on Amazon.
- As a more permanent solution, some people opt for surgery, such as one that would fuse vertebrae in the back together.
Please keep in mind that we are providing information about back pain relief as a convenience to our current and potential tenants! We don’t specifically recommend any business, organization or “treatment” listed and, if you have any questions regarding this, please direct them to your doctor, chiropractor or other trained medical professional.
Take a Deep Sigh of Relief…It’s Time to Relax in Your Extended Stay Shreveport
As we’ve mentioned, our extended stay Shreveport condos and houses for rent are perfect for construction crews or individuals needing a short term corporate housing solution. We strive to maintain rentals that are clean and safe for our renters. Want to learn about our current availability? Reach out by calling 318-548-6156 with any questions. Or, send a message on our Contact form. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sources: https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/8-tips-to-help-ease-your-back-pain/2022/06, https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/ss/slideshow-relieving-back-pain, https://www.spine-health.com/blog/7-ways-relieve-back-pain-naturally, https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002119.htm, https://health.clevelandclinic.org/home-remedies-for-back-pain, (1) https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/low-back-pain
