Tips On How To Prevent Back Pain
Back pain in the lower back or low back pain is a common concern, affecting up to 90% of Americans at some point in their lifetime. Up to 50% will have more than one episode. Low back pain is not a specific disease. Rather, it is a symptom that may occur from a variety of different processes. In up to 85% of people with low back pain, despite a thorough medical examination, no specific cause of the pain can be identified.
Here are some simple tips on how to prevent back pain:
1) Don't lift by bending over. Lift an object by bending your knees and squatting to pick up the object. Keep your back straight and hold the object close to your body. Avoid twisting your body while lifting.
2) Push rather than pull when you must move heavy objects.
3) If you must sit at your desk or at the wheel of a car or truck for long hours, break up the time with stops to stretch.
4) Wear flat shoes or shoes with low heels (1 inch or lower).
5) Exercise regularly. An inactive lifestyle contributes to lower back pain.
Prevention is BETTER than cure.
Here are some simple tips on how to prevent back pain:
1) Don't lift by bending over. Lift an object by bending your knees and squatting to pick up the object. Keep your back straight and hold the object close to your body. Avoid twisting your body while lifting.
2) Push rather than pull when you must move heavy objects.
3) If you must sit at your desk or at the wheel of a car or truck for long hours, break up the time with stops to stretch.
4) Wear flat shoes or shoes with low heels (1 inch or lower).
5) Exercise regularly. An inactive lifestyle contributes to lower back pain.
Prevention is BETTER than cure.
Labels: back pain relief, lower back pain, muscle pain
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posted by Fris @ 1:10 AM
1 Comments:
At August 7, 2008 3:04 AM ,
Jaxon said...
While doing some research on this topic I came across a very interesting article "Calf Injuries and Magnesium Deficiency." I would suggest reading it, as it offers some very interesting information on the correlation of poor health and magnesium deficiency. There's another really important article about magnesium as an atlernivise to lipitor called " Magnesium and Walking Will Always be Superior to Lipitor. Check them out if you have a chance.
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