Back pain can affect every aspect of your daily life. Whether you're helping a friend move or simply trying to get out of bed, back pain can be a consistent dull ache or feel like a sudden shooting pain. It can make even the most mundane tasks a challenge and can significantly hinder your ability to enjoy an active lifestyle. This is why it's crucial to take measures to protect your back from injury and pain.
Did you know that back pain will affect 8 out of 10 people in their lives at some point? Crazy! But what's crazier is that most causes of back pain are unidentifiable. It's time to reclaim your back health and bid farewell to those pesky aches and pains. Let's embark on a journey to strengthen your spine, enhance flexibility, and empower you to take control of your back's well-being. Join us as we unveil five effective strategies to keep your back healthy, resilient, and ready to face life's challenges head-on.
#1: STAY HEALTHY AND FIT
This sounds obvious, but living a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise helps protect your spinal posture by keeping it in check. Excessive weight in your midsection can cause your back to become unaligned and leave its neutral position. This is due to the spinal cord tilting. Your lower back muscles try to compensate for this tilt causing pain to strike. Maintaining a healthy diet and trying to exercise for 30 minutes a day is a great way to start.
#2: START STRETCHING AND STRENGTHENING YOUR BACK
Back stretching and strengthening can help keep your metabolic state from slowing down and train your spinal muscles to remain neutral. Start off by exercising these muscles a couple of times a week. A simple stretch to start off with includes the cat-cow position. This stretch relieves stress on the muscles and improves the blood circulation of the vertebrae within your spine. Once you are stretched, start strengthening your spine with planks. Start off with holding the plank for 15 seconds then increase in increments as you become stronger.
#3: AVOID FORMS OF HEAVY LIFTING
Heavy lifting puts strain on your back muscles and spinal ligaments. This leads to the potential of bulging and ruptured discs. If you are attempting to lift something heavy, lift using your legs and keep the object close to your body. Keep your back in a neutral position as you lift using your legs in a squatting position. Refrain from twisting your body while lifting and remember to never lift heavy objects above the shoulders.
#4: POSTURE IS EVERYTHING
Spinal pain is often caused by bad posture repeated over time, bad posture can place pressure on your spine, joints, discs, and muscles. In some cases, this can lead to nerve damage! An easy way to check your posture throughout the day is by checking to see if your ears are aligned with your shoulders. When sitting, do not cross your legs or ankles. Keeping your feet flat on the floor helps to maintain a neutral position.
#5 INCORPORATE STAMINAPRO INTO YOUR ROUTINE
If your goal is to perform your best, consider incorporating STAMINAPRO into your routine. They will help to speed up the recovery process, and even keep you healthy and pain free after an injury. You want to be proactive when it comes to protecting your back.
By consistently wearing the patches, you are resetting the inflammatory response and allowing your body to recover better, faster. Taking care of yourself every day, not just when you’re in pain, will take your performance and recovery to the next level!
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