Pain in
the spine affects millions of people around the world every year. Chronic pain,
severe discomfort and loss in working capacity are just some of the
consequences of this type of joint problem.
You can
avoid all such problems by taking steps to keep your spine healthy. In order to
accomplish this task, all you need to do is to use your common sense and make
smart adjustments to your lifestyle so as to protect your spine from undue stress
or strain as well as giving it time to recover after a period of strenuous
activity.
How to keep your spine healthy
1. Lift properly: It is really easy to hurt your
spine while trying to lift something heavy. The bent position puts great strain
on the spinal structure, thus increasing the risk of injury and pain. Whenever
you want to lift something, consciously try to lift with the support of your
legs. Keep your knees bent and make sure that both the arms are level with the
object. If something feels too heavy, then avoid trying to lift it on your own.
2. Sleep carefully: While sleeping is necessary for
your health, having an improper sleeping position can lead to pain in the spine. This is
especially common among people who sleep on their chest. If you have this
habit, just use a side pillow and rest your leg on it. This will prevent you
from rolling over onto your chest.
3. Do stretching exercises: This will help keep the muscles
and ligaments surrounding the spine strong and flexible, thus making it easier
for the spine to bear the weight of the upper body. Stretching exercises which
target the back also relieve muscular stress while simultaneously improving
blood circulation.
4. Stay active: This is sadly becoming a serious
problem nowadays, given that we are becoming used to a sedentary lifestyle. You
must realize that the spine is simply not designed to remain in a fixed posture
throughout the day. So make sure that you move around as much as possible if
you get the opportunity. Even if you have a desk-centric job, you can get up and
walk around for a few minutes every hour to allow your spine to recover.
5. Control your weight: Your spine has to bear the
majority of the upper body weight. Carrying excess weight puts extra strain on
the spinal column. Thus, it is common for obese persons to suffer from back
pain. Find out what your proper weight should be, with respect to your age, sex
and height. If you have excess weight, then you should try to lose the extra
baggage with a combination of exercise and diet control.
6. Drink adequate water: The soft tissue in the spine
depends on proper hydration to remain flexible. So drink plenty of water throughout
the day. Carry a water bottle with you whenever possible.
7. Watch out for warning signs: If you feel pain or stiffness in
the spinal region, then you should consult a doctor without delay. Ignoring
such signs can allow the problem to become worse. Early treatment of spinal
problems or back pain can help eradicate the symptoms and speed up recovery.
By Dr.
Shabtab Khalid
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