Stretch Your Muscles
Stretch your hip and leg muscles, especially before an activity. This removes stress on your spine and helps prevent injuries.
Avoid Poor Posture
Slouching can strain your spinal discs causing it to become herniated.
Strengthen Your Core
Abdominal muscles help in supporting your spine. Strengthen them by doing core targeted exercises such as planking.
Lift Properly
Don't twist or bend your back when lifting an object. Make sure to keep your spine straight when lifting. If the item is too heavy, ask for help.
Stop Smoking
Smoking reduces calcium absorption and restricts proper blood circulation. This increases the risk of developing osteoporosis and slower healing.
Don't Sit Too Much
Too much sitting not only causes problems in your spine but also on your overall health. Take a break from sitting by standing up every 30 minutes.
Walk
Walking removes stress off the spine. It also helps strengthen your hip and leg muscles.
Maintain A Healthy Weight
Excess body weight can cause your spine to tilt. This leads to chronic back pains.
Relax
Stress tightens your muscles making it harder for them to support your spine.
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