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How to avoid back painsa few information to back you up
Like many health problems that we face today, the cheapest and least painful way to solve back problems is by avoiding them in the first place. Let’s see what are the steps that one can minimized the chances of getting back problems
Exercise
Experts believe that one of the ways to prevent the problem is by regular exercise. It’s best to go with exercise that does not strain the back too much. Biking, swimming or jogging are a good start. Get into aerobic exercise that build strength and muscles in your abdominal and back. Increase your strength in your hips and upper legs to make sure that the muscles in your body will be able to endure more burdens. This way your back has to bear less strain.
Check your habits
Do you regularly stoop? Always check your posture because proper posture is the best way to prevent back pain. Also, when you have to lift heavy objects, put your pride aside and ask for help from a family member or colleague to lift the other end. Make sure you lift with your legs rather that your back.
Still have those problems?
Before you go and see a chiropractor or a doctor, there are certain things that may help. If the problem is with the back muscles, cold and heat therapy may be able to help. After you injure your back, use the cold treatment immediately. This is how you should do it. Put ice in a bag, wrap the bag in a towel or cloth and apply it to your back several times a day for as long as the spasms persist. After the acute pain subsides, apply heat from a heating pad. Do not use it more than 20 minutes per session
What is normal?
It is normal to have sore backs one in a while. Normally it will settle down in a couple of weeks unless there’s some serious problems. Be active, don’t just stay on the bed. Go out and do some light activity, it’ll help your body to recover.
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