If you have ever known someone with a back problem, they will tell you it's the most painful, debilitating injury there is. When back trouble turns in to chronic pain, it's very hard to treat. People will try numerous treatments from massage, acupuncture to chiropractic clinics and for the most part, their pain is not relieved permanently.
The best way to keep your back healthy is by taking care of your body and preventing pain before it starts.
Here are FIVE simple suggestions to keep your back healthy:
-Always sit with good posture. Don't hunch or lean forward. If it helps you to sit up straight, use a stability ball to watch TV or use the computer.
-Strength train. Focus on core exercises. Performing abdominal and low back exercises will make the muscles supporting your spine strong.
-Stretch and practice yoga. Keep your body limber and tension free.
-Don't sleep on your stomach. This position places a lot of pressure on the spine.
-Lift with your legs, not your back.
It's the little things that make a big difference, and consequently, it's the little things that will hurt your back if you don't follow these basic suggestions. Like bending over or reaching across a table. Keep a healthy lower back and enjoy a comfortable and pain free lifestyle.
April 12, 2009
Back to Basics - Back Health
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