Chief among them is to follow your mother's old advice: sit up straight. The clinic says poor posture is often a cause of backache. And even if you've spent years slouching, you can start practicing good posture now.

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Other Mayo Clinic advice includes: stand as straight as possible; use straight-back chairs or chairs that have lumbar support; and avoid high heels, which put stress on your back. - HealthScout

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