Rock a rucksack, sip cherry juice and six other hacks to leave your back feeling brilliant [Video]

A BAD back is one of our most common health complaints, with 60 to 80 per cent of us suffering regularly.

Yet the secret to reducing symptoms could be as simple as going for a regular stroll.

Walking five times a week for half an hour nearly halves the occurrence of spinal pain, medical journal The Lancet said this week.

And it is not the only daily home hack worth trying. Laura Stott brings you the best ways to get your back feeling brilliant.

SUPINE SLEEP

THE way you sleep can impact how your body feels when you wake.

To keep your spine comfy, kip on your back. Snoozing face up, known as the supine position, allows optimal disc alignment, which should help to minimise morning aches.

If you suffer with lower spine pain, placing a …