1. Safe lifting While doing our daily chores we forget to take care of our back especially when we are picking up something from the floor. To prevent back aches make sure you are bending your knees and bringing the object lifted close to your body.
2. Twisting back Keep twisting of the back to a minimum. If you are twisting the back then pay attention to the motion of your back.
3. Healthy diet and lots of fluid Remember our body is composed of about 70% water. The body needs water to perform any kind of function. Drink lots of water and eat healthy diet to nourish your body.
4. Direct relation between spine and abdominal To protect your back from any injury you need to have strong abs. Exercising with proper stretching exercises avoids stiffness.
5. Proportionate weight Healthy body weight helps reducing and eliminating lots of diseases and discomforts. Less weight in the front means more comfort to your back.
6. Sleeping position Use your judgment to find the best sleeping position. The correct sleeping position helps in avoiding strain on the neck and back.
7. Warm up is the key Regular exercising accompanied by warm up prevents injury and pain. The warm up session before exercising is essential to prepare the body for more intense work-out.
8. After exercise essential After any kind of exercise cool down period must always include stretching. Stretching relieves muscle stiffness and prevents back pain.
9. Don’t sit for too long Sitting for too long can be a problem for your spine. Allow yourself proper intervals in between long sitting period.
10. Massage therapy Getting massages is a great way to take care of your back which will have long lasting positive results.
