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Some Useful Tips for Your Back

10/17/2013

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Posted by Jane Morris - 17th October 2013

As it is Back Care Awareness this month, here are some important back  care tips.


  1. Exercise your back regularly –walking, swimming  (especially back stroke) and cycling (including exercise bikes)are all excellent  ways to strengthen your back muscles.
  2. Always bend your knees and your hips, not your back when  lifting.
  3. Never twist and bend at the same time.
  4. Pace yourself with heavy work such as gardening.
  5. Avoid repetitive tasks, regularly change you position.
  6. Maintain a good posture by avoiding slumping, hunching over your desk  or walking with your chin poking forward and your shoulders raised - see guide below.
  7. Always sit on a chair with a back rest with your feet flat on the floor. Change sitting postures
    regularly.
  8. Quit smoking. It is thought that smoking reduces the blood supply to  the discs and may cause degeneration.
  9. Lose any excess weight.
  10. Choose a mattress suited to your height, weight, age and sleeping  position.
  11. Always lift and carry objects close to your body.
  12. Try to carry loads in a rucksack and avoid single sling  bags.
.... and remember prevention is better than cure!

 
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Disclaimer: This article is for information only and should not be  used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Centre For  Complementary Health has used all reasonable care in compiling the information 
but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult a doctor or other health care  professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions
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