If
you experience back pain on a regular basis, you can improve your
quality of life in 2019 by taking steps to reduce or eliminate back
pain. These six suggestions can help you feel better in the coming
year.
Laying
down for more than two
days because
of back pain could potentially prolong the problem. If your back
gives you trouble, talk to your chiropractor to learn ways that you
can safely engage in physical activities. Your chiropractor can teach
you stretches that you can do daily, and they can also suggest
low-impact forms of exercise that won't exacerbate any existing back
issues.
Poor
posture puts pressure on your back, causing pain and even injury.
Over time, if you don't improve your posture, your back pain may get
worse.
Improving
your posture often takes professional help, so talk to a
chiropractor. Your chiropractor can perform adjustments that can help
you maintain a healthy posture; they can also suggest exercises that
will improve your posture with time.
High
heel shoes can change your posture and put pressure on your
vertebrae. Switching to low-heel dress shoes allows the spine to
assume a more natural position, which in turn can reduce your back
pain.
Many
people give themselves back pain by sleeping in positions that puts
pressure on their spine. The worst sleeping position is on the
stomach. Sleeping on the stomach forces the spine into an unnatural
curve that can cause pain the following morning.
Some
people may find it hard to change the position they take while
sleeping because they naturally roll into that position during the
night. If you can't prevent yourself from sleeping on your stomach,
place a pillow under your hips to reduce pressure on the back. If
you're able to control the position you sleep in, sleep on your side.
Many
people experience back pain after sitting or standing for long hours
where they work. Sometimes back pain is caused by the posture that
people assume while they're engaging in normal work activities; other
times it's the activities that cause the pain. For example, back pain
is very common among people who have to regularly lift heavy objects
for their profession.
Have
your work place evaluated by an ergonomist (someone who studies
workplace efficiency). An ergonomist may recommend replacing your
chair, adjusting the height of your computer monitor, or changing the
tools you use to do your job. If there is no ergonomist at your work
place, talk to your chiropractor.
A
person’s level of working efficiency is important at home as well
as at work. For example, standing for long periods of time while
doing the dishes can be hard on the feet, legs, and back. You can
relieve your back pain by standing on a mat that provides support.
Assess
which activities seem to give you the most back pain. Work with your
chiropractor or medical professional to identify solutions that
relieve pressure on your back.
One
of the best ways to relieve back pain is to see a chiropractor.
Chiropractors use many methods to reduce back pain for patients,
including:
-
Spinal
adjustment.
This is the process of adjusting the alignment of the spine to
reduce pressure on the vertebrae.
-
Lifestyle
advice.
Your chiropractor can help you determine the source of your pain and
make recommendations to prevent it.
-
Stretches
and exercise.
Stretches and exercise help keep the body flexible while also
providing an opportunity to stretch out tense muscles and reduce
pain.
If
you have more questions about how you can avoid back pain in 2019,
contact your chiropractor at Corner
Chiropractic Center.
