A healthy spine can not only make you look taller and taller, but also relieve you of back pain. Here are ten ways to keep yourself healthy and free from pain.
- When standing:
When we stand, the spine bears all our weight, so the standing posture is very important, and the normal spine has a certain arc, maintaining and maintaining a normal arc can reduce the pressure on the spine, so it can reduce back pain, when we When you need to stand for a long time, you can take turns placing one foot on a footstool with a height of about 20 to 30 cm, which can reduce the pressure on the back.
- When sitting down:
White-collar MM’s work spends most of their time sitting on chairs, so sitting posture is very important. When sitting, the back must be supported by the back of the chair. It is best that the back of the chair can have a slightly protruding arc to support the back. In addition, the height of the knees can be slightly higher than the position of the hips, which can also reduce the pressure on the spine. A posture should not be maintained for more than an hour, and a little movement of the body should also help the health of the back.
- When taking high objects:
When picking up items placed at high places, remember to stand on a footstool to reduce the possibility of spinal injury.
- When moving things:
Please remember to use the push method as much as possible, and use the pull method less. Use your arms and feet to start pushing when you’re ready to push.
- When lifting heavy objects:
When you want to lift heavy objects, use one foot in a half-kneeling position, and keep your body as close to the object as possible to keep your back straight. Remember to use the strength of your feet to reduce the pressure on your back.
- When carrying goods:
When carrying items, it is easier to divide into two small bags than one large bag, and try to keep the items close to the body to reduce the stress on the spine.
- When sleeping:
When lying down, the pressure on the spine is the least, so moderate rest can also help reduce back pain. A pillow under the knee when lying flat or a pillow between the feet when lying on the side can help reduce the pressure on the spine.
8. Weight control:
Remember that your spine carries your whole body weight. A good way to reduce the stress on your spine is to maintain your normal weight, imagine yourself carrying a 50kg sandbag and a 100kg sandbag, and then think how many kilograms you want your spine to carry. sandbag? Ideally, trying not to exceed your standard weight by more than five kilograms can make you healthier.
9.Quit smoking:
According to statistics, smokers have two to three times more back pain than non-smokers, because the nicotine in cigarettes can constrict the microvasculature, thereby reducing the nutrients that nourish the spine, and the function of the intervertebral disc gradually degenerates, causing soreness. situation.
- Slight back pain:
