{"id":902,"date":"2017-06-15T12:17:51","date_gmt":"2017-06-15T12:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=902"},"modified":"2023-04-20T05:40:17","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T05:40:17","slug":"6-tips-to-avoid-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/orthopedics\/6-tips-to-avoid-back-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips to avoid Back Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two kinds of back pain.<\/p>\n

* Acute- Pain lasts for a short time<\/strong>
\nCaused by accidents, falls or lifting something heavy.
\nUsually RICE treatment and pain medication is enough to relieve it.
\nRest-Ice-Compression-Elevation<\/p>\n

* Chronic- Lasts for 3 months or more<\/strong>
\nCould be due to aggravating previous injury.
\nA result of an illness like arthritis, fibromyalgia, or spinal stenosis.
\nMay happen due to repeated stress on an area.
\nPain medication, physiotherapy and rest may be needed.<\/p>\n

Tips to avoid back pain<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Exercise \u2013 Back exercises<\/a> that strengthen back muscles.<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Cat stretch \u2013 Rest on knees and palms.
\nRaise your back, stretching it.
\nLower it as far as you can.
\nRepeat.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Head and leg raise – Lie on your front, hands folded under your chin.
\nRaise hands lifting head and legs together at the same time.
\nRepeat.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Table – Lie down, place heels on stool
\nRaise hips off the ground (your torso will be straight like a table)
\nBring hips down.
\nRepeat.<\/p>\n

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2. Watch your weight<\/strong>
\n\u2022 If you are on the heavier side, losing weight can greatly reduce stress on the lower back<\/p>\n

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3. Posture correction<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Stand with your back straight and not slouched.
\n\u2022 Sit on straight backed chairs and if necessary use a pillow at the small of your back<\/p>\n

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4. Sleep position<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Sleeping on your side, knees slightly bent, and pulled up towards your stomach curves the back and stretches it.
\n\u2022 If you prefer lying on your back, place a small pillow on the curve of your back to support it.<\/p>\n

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5. When lifting something:-<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Bend your knees and pick it up.
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t lift heavy objects.<\/p>\n

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6. Wear proper shoes<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Avoid high heels
\n\u2022 Buy shoes with a comfortable grip
\n\u2022 Make sure your shoes are shock absorbent<\/p>\n

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