Ways to Avoid Back Pain

When it comes to avoiding back pain, the saying “prevention is better than cure” is very apt. We all tend to take our backs for granted and fail to realise that our backs play a very important role not only to keep us upright but they carry a lot of the workload. Combine that with the ever increasing trend towards lack of exercise, additional weight and incorrect use of our bodies, and it is no wonder we are seeing more and more back injuries.

Perth chiropractors Central City Chiropractors recommend the following to see an improvement in how your back feels each day:

1. Maintain good posture when sitting or standing.
2. Watch your weight; excess weight places additional strain on your back.
3. Warm up before doing physical work or exercise. Don’t overdo it.
4. Stay active and follow a regular pattern of exercise to keep your muscles and joints flexible.
5. When lifting, bend at your knees, hold the object close to your body and lift from your legs.
6. Avoid sleeping on your stomach, which can strain your neck and back.
7. If work you spend long periods of time in a chair, consider the best ergonomic options. There are many types of chairs available today that can provide the back pain relief even after sitting for long periods of time.

Remember, if your back pain remains constant, contact Central City Chiropractors.

Secrets to Wellness:

(a) Good posture can prevent or alleviate a host of bone and joint problems. When standing, find your centre of balance and constantly work towards ensuring that you always stand way. Don’t slouch, walk tall and proud.

(b) We are now seeing a trend towards obesity. This puts a lot of stress on all of your body, not just your back. By following a balanced diet, getting regular exercise and getting enough sleep can add more than a decade to your life and improve your quality of life too.

(c) Stress has a negative impact on our physical and mental health. Explore methods of managing stress that are effective for you. Things like regular exercise, walking the dog, Pilates, working out at the gym all ease your stress from your daily life. Why not consider learning relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation or yoga.

In our busy lives, we don’t tend to think about taking some time out as we rush to get the kids ready for school, head to work for a hectic day before picking up the kids, helping with homework, getting dinner ready, preparing school lunches, doing some housework (and yes, this is not just the woman, men too!) – all before collapsing into bed in readiness for doing it all again the next day. To help avoid stress, you need to make time to do something you enjoy – have a massage, read, take in a movie, play golf, whatever you like to do. And most of all – laugh often – it is a great endorphin and as the saying goes, laughter is definitely the best medicine.

This article was prepared on behalf of Central City Chiropractors specialize in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of all nerve, muscle and joint pain, including neck, shoulder and back pain, sciatica and headaches. Visit them at :
http://www.centralcitychiro.com OR
CBD Wellness Centre, Level 1, 110 William St., Perth, Western Australia
Ph. +61 8 9486 8635