Sitting at a desk all day, poor posture, repeated motions, and heavy lifting can all lead to back pain. Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missing work, and experts estimate that nearly 80 percent of the population will experience a back problem at some point in their lifetime.

Not good odds for those of us who stare at a computer, perform manual labor, or work on an assembly line for a living. Luckily, there are ways to relieve your back pain or even help prevent it in the first place.

Chiropractic adjustments are a proven way to get rid of pain naturally, without the side effects of medication. If you’re already one of the 80 percent suffering from back pain, we can help identify what’s causing your pain and create a plan to try and correct your problem.

There are also things you can do in the comfort of your home to help improve your back health, like pilates. Basic pilates spine stretches are a great solution because they work to relieve pressure of the spine and elongate the back—and they’re all easy to do. If you’re not familiar with the art of pilates, don’t worry. You don’t have to be in shape, flexible, or a woman to do these simple moves.

Remember, your spine is your lifeline. Keep it healthy.