15 ways to banish BACKACHE

1 Think before you rest

‘The advice is no longer bed rest for a bad back,’ says physio Neil Velleman. ‘Generally the advice used to be to lie down and rest until the pain went. But now we like to keep people moving – in the right way.’ There are guidelines about the best exercises to perform, so talk to your physio or GP for advice about your specific problem.

2 Quick back-pain relief

Lie on your back, knees bent. Bring one knee up and pull it gently into your chest