Do you feel a familiar twinge in your lower back that signals nonstop back pain to come? Here’s what to do…

When you have the feeling that your back is about to go out, you need to take the stress off that part of your body. Gather enough books or throw pillows to equal about a seven-inch stack, and carefully lie down on the floor. Rest your head on the books (or pillows), and raise your knees so that your feet are flat on the floor, about a foot apart. Put your heels as close to your tush as possible. Now relax that way for 15 minutes.

Many experts (such as this doctor) believe that most back pain is mind over matter. Use this 15-minute relax time to expand your mind, think optimistic thoughts and plan ways to take control of your life.

When 15 minutes has gone by, stand up by rolling over on your side and slowly lifting yourself, letting your hands and arms do most of the work instead of putting the pres­sure on your back. That twinge should be history.

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