Back Pain, Spine Strength, and Good Posture
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The spine is one of the most important parts of our bodies and also one of the least appreciated. Your spine supports you as you walk, sit, lift things and almost every other activity you may engage in over the course of your life. Enjoying a healthy life is only possible when you keep your spine in good shape. As one of the many millions of people worldwide who suffers from back pain, I’ve learned some ways to keep the pain under control and avoid it entirely in many cases.
When you have back pain, even the most commonplace tasks can become difficult and painful. Something as simple as tying your shoes can become a challenge. However, you don’t have to let back pain hold you back. In order to keep back pain under control, the most important thing is to be able to prevent it ‘ and this all starts with an understanding of how our spines work.
Our spines are made up of a series of small bones called the vertebrae which are lined up in a row. There are three natural curves in the spine: there is the lumbar curve in the lower back, the thoracic curve in the middle of the back and the cervical curve which appears in the neck.
The spine is cushioned by discs which are in between each vertebra which prevent them from rubbing directly on each other, something which is very painful. The vertebrae are attached to the muscles of your back.
The spine and muscles work together as a unit to provide movement. To keep your back pain-free and in good health, it’s important to sit and stand using proper posture. This keeps your spine in its natural position ‘ your shoulders should be aligned with your hips. When you sit, keep your feet flat on the floor and your knees at a ninety degree angle. When standing or walking, keep your feet no wider apart than your shoulders.
By maintaining proper posture, you’ll be able to maintain the three natural curves in your spine, which is very important to preventing back pain and keeping your spine and back muscles in good shape. However, what should you do if you already suffer from back pain? If you have bad back pain, spine strength has already been compromised. What do you do?
One of the best ways to relieve back pain is through performing simple exercises. These can both alleviate pain that you’re currently experiencing as well as helping to prevent further back pain. Before you exercise or engage in any physical activity, do some bending and stretching to loosen up your back muscles and reduce the chance of straining yourself.
Some of the best exercises for relieving back pain are leg lifts, side bends and back and forward bends. Make sure to keep your exercise moderate; you definitely don’t want to overdo it and make your back pain worse than it already is! If you feel any pain while you perform these exercises, stop immediately.
With good posture and making a habit of warming up before physical activity, you’ll be able to prevent back pain in most cases. Many of those who suffer from back pain find that good posture is able to alleviate their back pain and allow them to resume their normal activities in short order.
Take good care of your spine and back and they’ll return the favor. Work to improve posture and your back will reward you.
Finally, whenever you’re lifting, make sure to do so with your legs instead of your back. Many serious back injuries are caused by improper lifting techniques. When you’re lifting, bend at the knee, grasp the object you want to lift and stand - this lets your legs do the lifting and protects your spine.
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