Distribute the weight you are carrying evenly. If you regularly have to carry items, for example a handbag or your books for school, try switching to a style of bag or backpack that distributes the weight evenly over a wide surface area. <br> <br>A good mattress can effect how much back pain. You spend up to a third of your life hours in bed, and if the mattress you currently sleep on is not friendly to your back, you are just inviting unwanted pain into your day. Try to find a medium firm mattress and have properly supported pillows for the neck.