Use a towel and a back brace

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Dr. Pasquale X. Montesano

Principal Orthopedic Spine surgeon at Montesano Spine & Sport.

Person wearing a lower back brace to support the spine and reduce back pain during daily activities.

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Person wearing a lower back brace to support the spine and reduce back pain during daily activities.

Sometimes using a rolled-up towel to support your back can help to relieve back pain. Take a towel and roll it up. Then try putting it under your pelvis when you’re lying down. Laying on the towel helps to stretch out your back and relieve the pain. Using a back brace can help to relieve back pain as well, but it’s not good to wear it for a long time because then your back becomes reliant on it and your muscles become weak.

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