Prevent Back Pain in 3 Easy Steps

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At any given time, over 11 MILLION people in the UK are experiencing the effects of back pain

The cause of that low back pain?

A mechanical problem:  Imbalance.

This means most back pain is not caused by tumors or cancer but rather our daily habits and movement patterns.
 

Step One: Get Moving

Exercise and movement are essential for the body.

Not only for your lower back, but your entire spine, hips, knees, and all the joints in your body.

The motion of simply walking has multiple benefits for your body.

The American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes of walking each day, or a total of 150 minutes a week.

Their researchers have discovered that this amount of walking can provide additional benefits besides just back pain relief.

Some other benefits you may notice include improved cholesterol, increased bone strength, and lowered blood pressure.

 

In addition to simple exercises like yoga and walking, strengthening the core is essential to healthy spine care.

Your ‘core’ consists of your abdominal muscles as well as your gluteal muscles.

When these muscles are activated and working correctly, your back muscles get a nice break from the heavy lifting.

Core exercises are straightforward to do in the comfort of your home.

 

Step Two: Improve Your Posture

Posture, or to use the posh term - ergonomics, is the position in which someone holds their body when standing, sitting, or doing any range of movements.

When you are a child, your spine starts to form its proper posture by lifting your head and crawling.

These motions help put the desired curves into your spine that are meant to last a lifetime.

However, doctors have noticed that the curves flatten and eventually move backward with chronic poor posture.

This means our bodies are no longer in the preferred posture to handle everyday life.

 

Some ways to improve posture throughout your day include:

Sit up in your chair, so your bottom is towards the front of the chair.
When standing or walking, make sure your hips are positioned directly under your body.
By pushing your hips forward or backward, you alter the balance in your spine.
When holding a mobile phone, make sure to lift it to your face instead of lowering your head.
Elevate your computer so you are staring into the middle of the screen instead of looking down.

 

Step Three: Get Consistent Chiropractic Care

Often the first sign of a problem is pain.

Pain is similar to a check engine light on your car.

The body is not sure what is wrong, but it knows that something is off-kilter.

One of the best ways to avoid the check engine light turning on is getting the oil changed or rotating the tyres.

This is the same belief behind getting regular Chiropractic care.

 

Did You Know

Typically, preventative or maintenance with a chiropractor involves visiting about once per month to get your body checked.
This includes monitoring posture, muscle strength or spasm, and most importantly, ensuring the body is balanced so the whole system can function correctly.

 

By making sure your body is always balanced, you will be able to take what life throws at you with a smile on your face!

Chiropractic is best at making sure the body is both flexible and strong.

So when you want to prevent spinal pain, make sure to get a regular check-up.



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