Everything you need to know about dealing with back pain

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Though back pain is certainly not fun, it’s unfortunately a common reality for nurses. You’re on your feet all day long (or night, or both!), running from room to room, often lifting heavy patients and/or machinery. Even the thought of it is exhausting! Aches are a pain, so take a look at some of our top stories on back pain for a refresher on how to keep yourself healthy and pain free:

SYMPTOMS YOU SHOULDN’T IGNORE

• 5 symptoms that your nurse body has had enough

• Back stretches for nurses
• 4 yoga poses for a healthy back
• Bouncing back from back pain

• The nurse’s guide to buying shoes
• How to avoid the most common nursing injuries

In the comments below, give us your best advice for avoiding back pain.