Chiropractor Reveals 6 Tips to Improve Your Back Health

American Fork, Utah, United States, June 8 2020 Published via (Wiredrelease) — Back pain is one of the most common ailments that affects more than 65 million people, with approximately 16 million claiming that they have chronic back issues. Living with back pain can be challenging, and it can impact a person’s quality of life.

Thankfully, there are some ways to improve your back health and potentially reduce pain and discomfort. Here are six tips to help with that endeavor:

Make Sure Your Workstation Is Ergonomic

The way you sit to work will have a huge impact on your back health. Thus, it’s important to ensure that your workstation is ergonomic. This means that your chair is adjusted so that your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle and your feet can be flat on the floor. Your arms should be able to hang comfortably at your side. If you have arms on your chair, they should be low enough that your shoulders don’t lift up when you use them.

Your computer screen should be adjusted to your eye height, and you should be able to keep your head straight while you work. It’s also beneficial if you change your position often. This means getting up for breaks and taking a moment to stretch your back, shoulders, and neck.

Watch Your Posture

As your back becomes sore or you get tired, then you probably aren’t maintaining proper posture, and this can lead to more discomfort. To improve your back health, you need to sit or stand straight with your shoulders back and head up.

Lift Correctly

One of the most common injuries that results in back pain is incorrect lifting. If you want to maintain your back health, make sure you are lifting heavy objects with your knees—and this includes your kids.

Exercise

Exercising is a great way to improve your back health as well as your overall health. If you are hoping to specifically improve your back, then focus on core strengthening exercises and make sure you stretch and warm-up before beginning your workout.

Believe it or not, but most people don’t usually use their core muscles throughout the day. That means that they aren’t being strengthened while you go through your normal routine. Thus, you’ll have to do specific exercises to target your core area.

Consider talking to a doctor or physical therapist to find out which core exercises will be the best option for you—especially if you already live with lower back pain. If not, then it’s possible to find a wide range of exercises online that can help improve your back health.

Maintain a Healthy Weight

Carrying around extra weight puts a lot of stress on your body, particularly your joints and your back. Thus, if you want to improve your back health, it’s important that you maintain a healthy weight.

This can be achieved in a variety of different ways, from getting in regular exercise to eating correctly. If you’re unsure what your ideal weight should be or how to get there, talk to your doctor. You might also find a support group that will encourage and inspire you to lose weight.

Sleep on a Supportive Mattress

After relying on your back to keep you upright all day, when you go to bed, you need to give your spine a break. Having the right mattress can help with that endeavor. More often than not, it’s recommended that you use a medium-firm to firm mattress to keep your spine aligned. Soft mattresses have a tendency to sag. However, you need to find the support that works best for you and your body.

As you sleep, you want to make sure your spine stays aligned. This might require placing pillows between your knees if you’re a side sleeper or under your knees if you sleep on your back. Getting a good night’s rest and taking the pressure off your spine can help improve your back health and reduce pain and discomfort.

Healthy Back, Happy You

Taking the time to improve your back health can have far-reaching implications. If you are dealing with less pain, this can make you happier and more excited about life. Improving your back health can also improve your overall health, and you deserve to feel as good as you possibly can!

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