Living Well with Back Pain

Your Checklist — Start Today

You don't need to do everything at once. Pick one or two items to start with:

• Set a timer to stand and move every 30 minutes
• Walk for 15 minutes each day — even on painful days
• Review your sleep environment (temperature, light, pillow, mattress)
• Keep a pain diary for one week
• Schedule one social outing per week
• Practice a breathing exercise for 5 minutes each day
• When lifting, remember: bend your knees, keep it close, use your legs