About.com Health: Ease Your Aching Back

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Health From Heather Loeb, your About Health Editor Like many folks, I spend 8 or more hours each day sitting in front of a computer. I know this isn't great for my back, as evidenced by the aches I feel after a particularly long day. How to Sit With Good Posture Admittedly, I'm guilty of slouching over my keyboard. I'll have to put these tips into action. See More About:  posture  alignment  alternative medicine for back pain The Three Worst Moves For Your Back Back pain can be due to several different causes, but these everyday activities are common culprits. See More About:  core strength  activities of daily living  herniated disk Is Pilates or Yoga Better for My Back? People with back pain may find relief by practicing Pilates or yoga -- or both! Yoga Exercises for Back Pain Pilates Exercises for Back Pain Is It Safe to Exercise With Back Pain? If your pain is mild, you may be able to keep exercising with some slight modifications. But trust your gut -- if it hurts too much, don't push yourself. See More About:  back exercises  pain management  yoga for back pain Health Ads Back Pain Relief Health Health Fairs 2011 Health Well Being Kids Health News Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter Coping With Hurricane Damage Cover Your Cough Are Celiac Disease and Asthma Linked? How to Use Ear Drops Correctly Type 1 Diabetes Myths   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com Count Calories, Lose Weight Check Your Symptoms Understand Your Test Results Advertisement