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Lower Back Pain after Baby

Help for lower back pain

• “How you sit is one of the most important factors in eliminating back pain,” says Dr. Frank Painter. Sit with your butt at the back of the chair and, when you stand up, avoid leaning forward. Instead, use your thighs to lift you.

• Taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements can help ease the pain because they act as a natural inflammatory.

• Short, daily bursts of low-impact exercise, such as walking, can help reduce inflammation.

• Avoid leaning forward at your computer.

• “Don’t be one-handed,” says Painter. Switch the side you use to carry your baby and diaper bag.

Meet our Expert:

Frank Painter is a doctor of chiropractic care and owner of Chiropractor Alternative Care Chiropractratic in La Grange, Illinois.