By Chioma Obinna
Often, the blame for our pain rests on the simple choices we make every day.  Unknowingly, most of the pain we experience results from common lifestyles and everyday dressing.  Our lifestyles have been found to provide poor arch support, leading to pain in the feet, ankles, and knees.

However, some of these pain is as a result of chronic underlying medical conditions, and requires a doctor’s care. But in some cases, you can manage pain by taking a few simple steps in your daily life.

Here are some odd reasons why you experience pain and their solutions:

Do you have a phone that lets you text, surf the web, and play games? That is a lot of mileage for your thumbs. Doctors have begun reporting cases of arthritis at the base of the thumb in younger people, possibly related to texting.

Experts say when your thumbs begin to ache, give the texting a rest. If pain continues, use your phone to make an actual call to a doctor. There are effective treatments for arthritis.

Another pain trigger: is your wallet:  Your wallet can be a real pain in the back and the buttocks, and it can even lead to shooting pains down one leg. Tucked in a back pocket, it may lead to compression and irritation of the sciatic nerve day after day. A fat wallet may also put the spine slightly out of alignment, causing muscle tension.

Experts advised you remove your wallet before sitting, especially in the car. Recent time many people cannot go out without their cars. Driving has become a part of many but experts say many people set their car seats at the wrong angle.

If the seat is reclined, you may slouch forward to grip the steering wheel. This pulls your head away from the headrest and can cause neck pain.  When driving, put your car seat in an upright position that supports your head and lower back. The steering wheel should be within easy reach, so your arms are slightly flexed and relaxed.

Active video games:  Video games that simulate the motions of popular sports can result in real sports injuries. Doctors say overzealous gaming can cause everything from sprains to torn ligaments and broken bones. They advised that you do some stretching before starting an active video game.

Make sure you have plenty of space around you, so you won’t trip or crash into anything. And don’t play for longer than you would a real sport.

Laptop case: If you carry your laptop around like an extra limb, you are likely to strain some part of the body. Handheld laptop cases put stress on the forearm and can actually give you tennis elbow. Try a rolling laptop case or consider switching to a lighter model.

Hairdo: A tight ponytail may trigger  or worsen  a headache. Some migraine sufferers are more sensitive to sensations that wouldn’t bother others, such as a tight hat, headband, bun or braids. Wear your hair down and skip the hat.