SELF- HELP… for backache

Back pain is a common problem, but there are simple steps you can take to avoid it. The most important thing, according to osteopath Anisha Joshi ( osteoanisha.com), is to move regularly. “Set an alarm on your phone to remind you to stand up and walk around the house for a few minutes every hour,” she says. And take care too when using screens. “Looking down into your lap at your phone can lead to your upper back getting tight, which causes lower back pain – so lift screens to eye level,” she adds.