Back injuries and pain are very common conditions that people suffer from. These injuries can happen in all sorts of ways such as sitting down all day or when lifting heavy objects.The tips will help you prevent and cope with back pain. To determine how severe your back injury is and to keep from further injuring it, you should rest your back for one to two days after experiencing pain. If you no longer have pain after resting for a couple of days, it was probably just a minor injury. If the pain does not go away or gets worse, or if it gets worse, it is time to consult a physician for further evaluation. Resting for more than two days really won't cure the problem and might actually make it worse, and it may even make the problem worse due to back muscle atrophy. Lay down and lift your knees at a 90 degree angle to your hips.This is a comfortable way to sit and will ease the pressure on your back muscles more efficiently than sitting. If this position feels uncomf...