Most
people think, unless they get into an accident or has an inborn condition,
their backs will be fine. What most people don’t realize is that even the
tiniest movement that we do every day contributes to whether it’s in good
condition or not.
Practicing
proper posture all the time will prevent early degeneration of your back, even
your chiropractor will tell you that, not just your strict grandmother. Although,
back pains will somehow creep up on you when you weren’t paying attention.
There are solutions to relieve you from the pain like the following:
Heat Application—this will relaxes the tensed
muscles but causes inflammation.
Ice Application—while this lessens the
inflammation, it can, however, make the muscles stiff.
To
get the best result of these two, alternating the use of them would be better.
Aside from that, there are ways to prevent back problems when sleeping, getting
out of bed, lifting, standing, sitting, bending, doing daily chores or writing
on a flat surface by doing them right.
Sleeping On Your Back
Let
your shoulder’s benefit from the pillow as well not just your head. A pillow
under your knees will also support the curve of your spine as you sleep, but of
course, still you should never underestimate the power of a good mattress.
Side Sleeper
When
you’re in this position, your pillow should make sure that your neck is in the
same level with the rest of your spine. For more support, put a pillow in
between your legs. Don’t roll on your stomach because that position will twist
your neck.
Getting Out Of Bed
Even
this simple act when done wrong could actually injure your spine. Avoid that by
stretching, slowly get up, and swing your legs to the floor using your arms for
support.
Lifting
Reach
the object you’re about to lift by bending your knees not your back. Hold it
close to you and stand up in order to lift the load.
Standing
When
standing for an extended period of time is inevitable, lessen the pressure on
your back by resting on foot on a low stool. If you can’t find a stool to rest
your foot try shifting your weight.
Sitting
Put
a rolled towel at the small of your back for support and make sure that your
knees are either leveled with your hips or a little higher.
Bending
Knees
should bend not your back. Support yourself with one hand when you’re trying to
pick something on the ground.
Daily Chores
Try
to avoid putting too much strain on your back when doing something by keeping
your chin up and not bending too far forward.
Writing On A Flat Surface
As
much as possible, try to use a good chair when writing on a flat surface.
Support your head with one hand and get up often to prevent stiffness.
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