If you spend at least 8 hours a day standing at your desk, you may have probably experienced back, shoulders or neck pain. Back pain does not usually have a single cause, but most often it is linked with poor posture, lack of exercise, weakened muscles and sometimes specific, more serious conditions that may have a medical cause.
Staying active is most often the solution, even if you may have a bit of discomfort at first. It’s important to stay active, gradually increase the activity level and do regular exercise. A healthy diet and supplements can also improve your condition. Swimming, walking or yoga are useful to improve posture and flexibility. Sometimes physiotherapy may also help.
Practical advice to release stress and anxiety:
- Every 30 minutes take a few minutes’ breaks to walk or do some basic stretching exercises. Or walk to refill your glass with water
- Make sure your chair is comfortable and adjust its height
- Improve your strength and posture with regular exercises
- Diffuse aromatherapy essential oils to improve your mood, focus, and well-being
- Try heat therapy for quick pain relief
The far infrared heating (FIR) pad systems from Dr. Clarks with the deep heat technology allows the infrared heat to penetrate up to 2 inches – that is 20 times deeper than conventional pads for long-lasting pain relief. Unlike regular heating pads, the FIR pads have been designed to minimize harmful electromagnetic fields as much as possible. Heat technology accelerates blood circulation and reduces inflammation.
Dr. Clarks Deep Heat – Far Infrared Heating Pad – Full Body
The Full Body Deep Heat Far Infrared Heating Pad is like walking into a sauna. Just plug it in and lie down. In just ten minutes, heat will penetrate your muscles. And you’ll feel as carefree and relaxed as if you’ve just emerged from a hot tub.
- 429 natural jade stones ensure even heat distribution from head to toe.
- Automatic shutoff timer so you can fall asleep with it on without worrying about it running all night.
- The extra-long, 14-foot power cord to reach almost any outlet, compatible with 110V and 250V.
- 90-day money-back guarantee + two-year limited warranty.
- Full body deep-heat far infrared heating pad – 24” x 71” (almost 6 feet long)
Dr. Clarks Deep Heat – Far Infrared Heating Pad – Ultra Back & Neck
The Ultra Back and Neck Deep Heat Far Infrared Heating Pad is ideal for easing muscle stiffness from your neck to lower back. Deep penetrating infrared heat delivers more oxygen-rich blood to painful or injured areas which helps take your pain away faster.
- 173 natural jade stones for maximum heat transfer and pain relief.
- Neck contour keeps the pad in constant contact with your neck.
- The spinal channel keeps pressure off your spine and reduces pain as you lie on the pad.
- Durable travel and storage carrying case.
- Automatic shutoff timer so you can fall asleep with it on without worrying about it running all night.
- Extra-long, 14-foot power cord to reach almost any outlet, compatible with 110V and 250V.
- 90-day money-back guarantees + two-year limited warranty.
- Ultra back and neck-deep heat far infrared heating pad – 21” x 37”.
Dr. Clarks Deep Heat – Far Infrared Heating Pad – Small
The Mini Deep Heat Far Infrared Heating Pad is ideal for being on the go or targeting small areas of your body, like your hands, feet and even certain parts of your back. Best of all, 15 to 30 minutes a day is all it usually takes to feel the results.
- 18 natural jade stones for maximum heat transfer and pain relief.
- Unplug it and use the velcro strap to hold it in place while you move around (holds heat for up to 6 hours).
- Put it in the fridge and use it as an ice pack.
- Durable travel and storage carrying case, perfect for travel due to the small size.
- Automatic shutoff timer so you can fall asleep with it on without worrying about it running all night.
- 90-day money-back guarantee + two-year limited warranty.
- The extra-long, 14-foot power cord to reach almost any outlet, compatible with 110V and 250V.
- Mini deep heat far infrared heating pad – 15” x 12”.
Rub On Relief® is a soothing topical cream to attack and reduce the most common types of discomfort your body throws at you.
- 90-day money-back guarantee.
- The fast-acting, soothing and long-lasting cream that provides the relief you are looking for.
- The faint citrus scent that doesn’t linger (so you won’t smell like a medicine cabinet).
- Absorbs easily.
- Heal-n-Soothe® combines powerful natural pain defenders that work synergistically to quickly douse aches and soothe niggles throughout the body.
- Promotes natural healing, reduces joint and muscle discomfort and faster muscle recovery.
- Fights off free radical damage and supports a healthy immune response.
- Safe natural ingredients.
- 90-day money-back guarantee.
- Each bottle contains 90 vegetarian capsules.
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When you should see a doctor:
If your back pain is really bad or lasts for a long time, affects your daily activities or gets worse with movement, or you experience more serious symptoms, you should see a doctor.
Do you often experience back pain? What are your management strategies? Let us know in the comments below.
Also, find out how to make the most of yoga and aromatherapy in our articles My Kind of Zen – Yoga and Essential Oils and Evening Routine for Relaxation and Sleep Management.