Persistent nagging back pain, that which is not the result of an injury, is often preventable.
Using a combination of mild stretching exercises that don't jar or strain the back, good posture and proper lifting techniques can often relieve the pain.
Here are 9 easy-to-do tips to help you maintain a pain-free lower back:
1. Always do stretches before exercising or doing other strenuous physical activity.
2. Sit and stand properly and straight. Don't slouch. Keep your weight balanced on both feet when standing. When sitting, keep your shoulders back. Switch sitting positions often and occasionally get up and walk around to stretch muscles and relieve tension.
3. Examine your working areas (especially the computer) and make sure they are always at a comfortable and easy to use height.
4. If you sit for long periods of time, invest in a good chair with lumbar support and one that is adjustable to the proper position and height for the task.
5. Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes.
6. Always sleep on a firm mattress.
7. Don't try and lift objects too heavy for you. Lift properly. If you don't know how, look it up on the internet. There are many good sites with diagrams to help you.
8. Maintain proper nutrition and diet and drink plenty of water. Take a vitamin C and Calcium supplement if you need.
9. Quit smoking. Besides all the other harmful things smoking does to your body it also reduces blood flow to the lower spine and causes the spinal discs to degenerate.
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James London-DeVasher Originally published on SearchWarp.com for Mark Hester Thursday, April 23, 2009
Article Source: 9 Easy Tips to Help Prevent Lower Back Pain
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