You love your back so take good care of it

Back Pain at times could be painful and it could make you take off from work for days and if the condition worsens you might even require some days to be spent in the hospital. So to keep yourself hale and hearty it is very necessary for you to take good care of your back. Again I am here to help you out with some healthy tips to keep your back in good shape.

So, here we go!!

·         Lift weight in a right manner: maintain a proper form or posture when you are trying to lift a heavier object. Make proper use of your legs and avoid using your upper body to pull up the item. Keep your back straight and try to bend your knees in a way that your arms are at the same height as the item to be picked.

·         Stretch out Daily: it is a healthy practice to start your day with some stretching. This would help in strengthening your spine. Being flexible would help you in maintaining proper joint function and motion. Remember that many back injuries are a result of tightness of muscles in legs. The tightness in the hamstring muscle would add stress to the entire spine and you would experience severe pain.

·         Sleep well and in a right posture: Avoid sleeping on your stomach as it would put immense pressure on the spine. Get a good mattress and a pillow which promotes proper alignment of neck and spine.

·         Stay active: staying active not only helps you in getting rid off back pain but helps you in maintaining overall health as well. Take a walk, go to a gym, go biking, swimming and even playing with kids is going to help you in a big way. If you are obese back pain would continue to bother you. So it is better to lose weight. Otherwise also being in shape boosts your confidence and you feel good about yourself.

·         Keep yourself hydrated: hydration allows you to maintain elasticity and fluidity in the joints. In absence of hydration, the spine would lose its protective padding and you are more vulnerable to painful disc complications

·         Work Smart: you could maintain proper upper and lower back if you maintain the right ergonomics. At work choose such chair which provides proper lumbar support. The table height should be match your height. Do not creep your phone between your shoulder and ear. Also plan regular outings taking off from work for some days. This would relax your muscles much and would relax them.

·         Do not neglect warning signs: Back pain if lasts for more than 4 or 5 days should not be ignored. If left untreated your spine could develop serious complications. Even do not overdo exercise.

   If you imbibe these points in your daily routine, you would notice that not only your back pain has subsided but you feel a lot more fit and healthy.