Health and Wealth in the 21st Century
Back Pain Prevention
Taking the responsibility for our own bodies is crucial to healthy aging.
Here are the top 5 bad habits that can be harmful to your spine:
#1 - Twisting when Lifting
So many people make this mistake! We forget to check our body mechanics while lifting, yet too much of this type of movement can be very damaging to your back. When lifting, follow these steps:
• Get close to the object
• Bend your knees and grasp the object firmly
• Lift straight up (don't twist!) in one fluid motion
• Hold the object close to your body
• Move close to where you want to place the object
• Bend your knees when lowering the object
#2 - Bad Posture
How often to you think about your posture? If you're like most people, not often enough.
• Feet slightly apart
• Knees straight
• Chin slightly tucked in
• Shoulders back
#3 - Too Little Exercise, Too Much Weight
A sedentary lifestyle has become all too common in our society today. Eventually our spines will pay the price. In fact, research shows that people who do not exercise regularly and are overweight are more likely to suffer from back injures and pain.
#4 - Ignoring the Pain
Persistent back pain should not be ignored. If you suffer from persistent, chronic, or recurring back pain, see your doctor. In most cases there is an easy, non-surgical treatment that can return you to a pain free life. However, if left untreated or allowed to progress, back pain can lead to serious and severe disability.
#5 - Smoking Tobacco
Quit...You can do it. I did it after 20 years. I just decided 20 years ago that that was enough and haven't
touched one since. It can be done. Try using affirmations. One that I used over and over and over again
when I saw someone smoking was, I don't do that anymore, how simple is that. I trained my mind, I had
to talk to myself in order to accomplish this. If you keep saying I can't, then you won't. Try reversing it
and watch how it works. It will take time but you can do it cold turkey! Just decide and do it.
Here are the top 5 bad habits that can be harmful to your spine:
#1 - Twisting when Lifting
So many people make this mistake! We forget to check our body mechanics while lifting, yet too much of this type of movement can be very damaging to your back. When lifting, follow these steps:
• Get close to the object
• Bend your knees and grasp the object firmly
• Lift straight up (don't twist!) in one fluid motion
• Hold the object close to your body
• Move close to where you want to place the object
• Bend your knees when lowering the object
#2 - Bad Posture
How often to you think about your posture? If you're like most people, not often enough.
• Feet slightly apart
• Knees straight
• Chin slightly tucked in
• Shoulders back
#3 - Too Little Exercise, Too Much Weight
A sedentary lifestyle has become all too common in our society today. Eventually our spines will pay the price. In fact, research shows that people who do not exercise regularly and are overweight are more likely to suffer from back injures and pain.
#4 - Ignoring the Pain
Persistent back pain should not be ignored. If you suffer from persistent, chronic, or recurring back pain, see your doctor. In most cases there is an easy, non-surgical treatment that can return you to a pain free life. However, if left untreated or allowed to progress, back pain can lead to serious and severe disability.
#5 - Smoking Tobacco
Quit...You can do it. I did it after 20 years. I just decided 20 years ago that that was enough and haven't
touched one since. It can be done. Try using affirmations. One that I used over and over and over again
when I saw someone smoking was, I don't do that anymore, how simple is that. I trained my mind, I had
to talk to myself in order to accomplish this. If you keep saying I can't, then you won't. Try reversing it
and watch how it works. It will take time but you can do it cold turkey! Just decide and do it.
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