How to reduce back pain
80% of Americans experience back pain in their lifetime. The pain could have many causes like engaging in strenuous activity such as weight lifting and gardening. In other times, you just bend, and you start experiencing back pains. Understanding how to reduce back pain is important in that prompt treatment prevent development of chronic problems and need for surgery and medications. There are different effective and affordable ways you can use to reduce back pain
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Discussion
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When using OFFICE CHAIR, always keep your back straight. Try as much as possible to maintain the good posture that you use when standing.
Sometimes it may not be easy especially when you are experiencing that excruciating pain. It is important to maintain the posture when seated and support your back. Please consider this more if you spend most time of your day seated. Ensure the chair provide firm support to your back. Also, your knees should be in a higher position than the hips while you are seated.
Sometimes it may not be easy especially when you are experiencing that excruciating pain. It is important to maintain the posture when seated and support your back. Please consider this more if you spend most time of your day seated. Ensure the chair provide firm support to your back. Also, your knees should be in a higher position than the hips while you are seated.
Smoking is a major health risk, right? Studies have shown that people who smoke are more likely to develop back pain compared to non-smokers. Nicotine, a major component of tobacco, prevent proper blood flow in disks of the spine. Inadequate blood supply causes them to rupture. Smoking also leads to reduction of oxygen in blood. This will in turn cause reduction in nutrients to tendons and muscles at the back. All these lead to unhealthy back. Your back will be more vulnerable to pulls and strains. Stop smoking to reduce your back pain.
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I am sure you can recall a time when you tried to lift a load from the ground and you felt a sharp, piercing pain through your back. Improper lifting of heavy loads is one of the main causes of back pain. Let me surprise you today. The load does not have to be heavy. Straining in the back result from carrying simple things like a suitcase, camera, or even a bulky laptop bag. To reduce back pains, regulate the weight you carry especially on daily basis. Keep shifting the load on either shoulder. You can use a bag with wheels for files, large books or groceries.
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You are supposed to spend at least 8 hours in your bed. This can be a long time especially if you have back pains. The discomfort can be unbearable. If your bed is hard, then it is not good for your back. It will only worsen your back pain. I am particularly concerned because studies have shown that those who sleep on softer bed experience less back pain compared to those sleeping on harder bed. Does your pillow raise your head above your spine? If yes, this is very wrong! Your head should align with the spine whether you are sleeping on your back or side. This is a good remedy for your back pain.
Conclusion
I am sure you have gained adequate knowledge on how to reduce back pain. The good news is that most of these remedies can be achieved easily by adjusting your lifestyle. Get adequate rest, sleep in the right position, and use the right posture to sit, stand or lift loads. These may not be the only ways to reduce your back pain. However, they go a long way to help you reduce back pain. Take that step today!
Conclusion
I am sure you have gained adequate knowledge on how to reduce back pain. The good news is that most of these remedies can be achieved easily by adjusting your lifestyle. Get adequate rest, sleep in the right position, and use the right posture to sit, stand or lift loads. These may not be the only ways to reduce your back pain. However, they go a long way to help you reduce back pain. Take that step today!