10 Steps To A Better Back

January 5, 2009 by soreback · Comments Off 

YOUR 10-STEP CURE FOR BACK PAIN
So you have back pain and just want the executive summary of how to fix it?  Okay, we’ll do our best to sum up home treatments in these 10 steps.

STEP 1 – GET AN EXAM.

Chances are your back problems are due to poor posture, excess body weight, everyday stresses, and common causes such as these.

However chronic back pain can also be caused by serious conditions such as slipped or herniated disks, fibromyalgia, injuries to the neck or spine, and rarely other conditions such as cancer, kidney infection, and so on.

It’s important to know exactly what you’re dealing with whenever you have any type of pain, and this means back pain as well.  Hopefully your back pain can be easily corrected with some home remedies but just in case it’s something more serious, you should see your doctor for a complete exam.

STEP 2 – PREVENTION IS THE KEY!

Sometimes you’ve already done damage to your back and obviously we can’t go back in time and fix whatever has happened to us, but preventing injuries and doing what you can to stop irritating those injuries further is very important.

Everyday problems and activities can cause back problems and pain.  This might mean being aware of what you’re lifting, whether it’s something at work or your children and groceries.  You also need to avoid jarring injuries such as when you hit your brakes while driving.

Be mindful of your desk and chair at work.  Try them out and see if they’re not putting undue pressure on your back.  Put that footstool under your desk and make sure you get up and walk around as much as possible.

Exercising and lifting weights is another area where many people injure their backs.  Don’t overdo it at the gym and be aware of your form.  Ask a personal trainer for help and if you notice that your back hurts when you’re doing exercising, keep in mind that you’re probably doing something wrong.  Be patient with yourself and your fitness goals so that you don’t do more damage than good.

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STEP 3 – MIND YOUR POSTURE.

Probably the majority of people today slouch, whether it’s because of never being taught to sit up straight or just plain laziness.  Our furniture, cars, and beds don’t always help either as they’re rarely designed to encourage good posture.  We slump over desks and computer screens and drape ourselves over the couch without a thought as to how our bodies are contorted and to what pressure we’re putting on what muscles.

In the old days people were taught proper posture by being made to walk with books on their head.  It was considered incredibly bad manners to slouch at the table and children were corrected on their posture at school.  While these things are somewhat extreme there’s no reason you can’t work on it by yourself.  Practice standing up straight and correct yourself when you notice that you’re slouching over the dinner table or desk.  Get yourself some posture correcting clothing and wear it whenever possible.  Get into the habit of sitting and standing with good posture and soon enough it will just be part of your routine.

Tip from the experts:  One good way to improve your posture is to get into your car and sit up straight, then adjust your seat and mirrors to that position.  When you notice that you can’t see in a mirror or are peering over the steering wheel, adjust your posture rather than the seat or mirrors.  Leave them where they are as a reminder of how you need to keep yourself sitting up straight.
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