Back Pain Prevention .
A little prevention goes a long way. If you want to avoid future back pain, you can make sure you’re being good to your back. • Lift Properly. You pick things up constantly. Even if you’re lifting something light, make sureyou’re facing the object. Squat, keeping your spine straight. Lift with your leg muscles, as this will reduce the pressure placed on your spine. • Use Good Posture. When you’re standing, imagine a string is attached to the top of your head—lifting you up. This will keep your hips, spine, shoulders and neck aligned. If you’re sitting, don’t slouch. • Use Strength Training. Yourbodyhas hundreds of muscles.These muscles protect and controlyourspine. By liftingweights, running and swimming,you can keep them strong.Trainyourcore muscles. In doing so, you’ll easily control quick, lifting movements.
It neverhurts tovisit a physical therapist, either. Get regularcheck-ups, and make sure your body is in good condition. If you have a history of back injuries, pain orminoraches, don’t hesitate to talk to a professional. You deserve a pain-free life, and your back will thank you.
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Sources http://www.apta.org/ https://www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Low-Back-Pain-Fact-Sheet
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FOUR POINT TRUNK FLEXION & EXTENSION Start on hands and knees. Arch your back up to the ceiling as high as you comfortablycan,andhold.Then,archyourback theoppositedirectionas low as you comfortably can, and hold. Repeat 6 times.
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