Back Pain?

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I don't usually have any back pain unless I find myself sitting in a hunched-over position. My daughter, however, has been seeing a chiropractor because she has such ongoing back pain. The chiropractor told her to do squats each day and get a good pair of walking shoes and go for walks. She did and her back is better now. But, in reading about this pain and why we get it I found some reasons that may be what some folks may be doing. Do you sleep on an old mattress and bed springs? If you put your mattress on the floor and sleep on it for a couple of nights it may tell you the whole story. If your back is better you need a firmer mattress. Sleeping on your back may be the best position if you have back pain. You can try putting pillows or rolled towels under your knees to keep the natural curve of your back or, try different pillow heights to see which is more comfortable. If you like to sleep on your belly it is probably best not to if you have back pain issues. But, if you must try sleeping with a very soft pillow or none at all. Eating too many treats and not eating the protein, fruits and vegetables and whole grains that help to make strong muscles, bones and soft tissue can cause back issues. I hope this is of help to those having back issues. I read about it on WebMD. Great site.