Time IS money... if you spend your time wisely. Regrettably, the many people are great at wasting their time when it comes to correcting their back pain. That's the key reason why they are in misery. There are two forms of non-invasive treatment for back pain and for disc injuries. Those two forms of treatment are known to be spinal decompression therapy and chiropractic care.
Anything besides those treatment options such as exercise, muscle creams, electronic back devices, pills and lotions but they are NOT treatments. While they may assist in handling your pain... they will NOT fix your problem for the long term. For those of you that have chosen to correct your back condition then you have chosen to spend your time wisely. There are many chiropractic facilities located in the San Diego region. If you find that your back pain still persists, maybe it's time to seek for chiropractic care or spinal decompression therapy. Dr. Michael Pritsker, from New Century Spine Centers, specializes in back pain. Only time will tell how poor your back condition will get and only treatment will help with your back pain! Here is some added tips for you to gain more from your treatment and keep your spine healthy and strong.
Sleeping: Sleeping on a soft bed or couch can strain neck and back muscles since the three curves of the spine are not adequately supported. Sleeping on your stomach is not recommended since it can cause additional strain on the neck and back. Make sure you have a firm mattress that keeps the spine aligned and supports the spinal curvatures. The best sleeping positions are on your back or side. A pillow can be placed under the knees when lying on your back to take pressure off of the lower back.
Standing and Walking: Constant standing or bending forward for extended periods can cause spinal pressure to increase- especially if you slouch. Bending over with straight legs elevates the weight placed in the lower back. High-heeled shoes may result in a "swayback," which causes the natural curves of the spine to be misaligned when standing or walking. When standing for long periods of time, rest one foot on a small stool to maintain spinal curvature and reduce the pressure. The knees should be bent when bending forward. Low-heeled shoes may help by maintaining spinal curvatures and cushioning your weight.
Sitting: Sitting in chairs that do not support your back can also lead to the misalignments of the natural spinal and form additional pressure to the neck and back. Slouching, while sitting, will raise the strain even more. Sitting unnecessarily far from the steering wheel while operating a vehicle may also increase strain to the neck and back. Use chairs that support good posture and maintain your back. Rolling up a towel, inserting a lumbar or low back support cushion in the lower region of your back may help to support your curvatures in your lumbar region. Fiddle with the seat of your car so that your knees are leveled with your hips.
Bending and Lifting: Bending forward with the legs straight will gradually weakenthe three natural spinal curves and put excessive stress on the lower section of your back. Lifting while bending forward simultaneously puts great pressure on the muscles and raises the pressure inside the discs (the spongy materials between the bones of your spine) even more. When bending forward, keep your back straight while bending at the knees and hips. This will help to maintain the three spinal curvatures in appropriate alignment. When lifting, keep your spine straight while using your legs to do the brunt of the work. Hold the objects close to your body to keep the weight on your spine to least amount.
Turning: Keeping the feet, knees and hips stationary while turning the lower back increases the chances of a twisting injury to the spine or an injury to the discs. The shape of the vertebrae do not allow the joints of the spine to twist easily. Imagine your body as being one continuous unit from your shoulders to your hips. When turning, use your feet to make the turns, not your back. Concentrate on moving your feet first in the direction you wish to turn, while maintaining the natural curves in your spine.
Reaching: Do not stretch your arms or back for something beyond your capability. This type of movement weakens the natural curves of the spine, followed by further stress or strain. Instead, Move your body close to the item you are reaching for. A ladder or stool may be used to reach items above your head beyond your reach. A tool called a "reacher" can be used to grab the hard-to-reach objects.
Always ask someone for help if the item is heavy or you don't think you can reach it yourself.
Anything besides those treatment options such as exercise, muscle creams, electronic back devices, pills and lotions but they are NOT treatments. While they may assist in handling your pain... they will NOT fix your problem for the long term. For those of you that have chosen to correct your back condition then you have chosen to spend your time wisely. There are many chiropractic facilities located in the San Diego region. If you find that your back pain still persists, maybe it's time to seek for chiropractic care or spinal decompression therapy. Dr. Michael Pritsker, from New Century Spine Centers, specializes in back pain. Only time will tell how poor your back condition will get and only treatment will help with your back pain! Here is some added tips for you to gain more from your treatment and keep your spine healthy and strong.
Sleeping: Sleeping on a soft bed or couch can strain neck and back muscles since the three curves of the spine are not adequately supported. Sleeping on your stomach is not recommended since it can cause additional strain on the neck and back. Make sure you have a firm mattress that keeps the spine aligned and supports the spinal curvatures. The best sleeping positions are on your back or side. A pillow can be placed under the knees when lying on your back to take pressure off of the lower back.
Standing and Walking: Constant standing or bending forward for extended periods can cause spinal pressure to increase- especially if you slouch. Bending over with straight legs elevates the weight placed in the lower back. High-heeled shoes may result in a "swayback," which causes the natural curves of the spine to be misaligned when standing or walking. When standing for long periods of time, rest one foot on a small stool to maintain spinal curvature and reduce the pressure. The knees should be bent when bending forward. Low-heeled shoes may help by maintaining spinal curvatures and cushioning your weight.
Sitting: Sitting in chairs that do not support your back can also lead to the misalignments of the natural spinal and form additional pressure to the neck and back. Slouching, while sitting, will raise the strain even more. Sitting unnecessarily far from the steering wheel while operating a vehicle may also increase strain to the neck and back. Use chairs that support good posture and maintain your back. Rolling up a towel, inserting a lumbar or low back support cushion in the lower region of your back may help to support your curvatures in your lumbar region. Fiddle with the seat of your car so that your knees are leveled with your hips.
Bending and Lifting: Bending forward with the legs straight will gradually weakenthe three natural spinal curves and put excessive stress on the lower section of your back. Lifting while bending forward simultaneously puts great pressure on the muscles and raises the pressure inside the discs (the spongy materials between the bones of your spine) even more. When bending forward, keep your back straight while bending at the knees and hips. This will help to maintain the three spinal curvatures in appropriate alignment. When lifting, keep your spine straight while using your legs to do the brunt of the work. Hold the objects close to your body to keep the weight on your spine to least amount.
Turning: Keeping the feet, knees and hips stationary while turning the lower back increases the chances of a twisting injury to the spine or an injury to the discs. The shape of the vertebrae do not allow the joints of the spine to twist easily. Imagine your body as being one continuous unit from your shoulders to your hips. When turning, use your feet to make the turns, not your back. Concentrate on moving your feet first in the direction you wish to turn, while maintaining the natural curves in your spine.
Reaching: Do not stretch your arms or back for something beyond your capability. This type of movement weakens the natural curves of the spine, followed by further stress or strain. Instead, Move your body close to the item you are reaching for. A ladder or stool may be used to reach items above your head beyond your reach. A tool called a "reacher" can be used to grab the hard-to-reach objects.
Always ask someone for help if the item is heavy or you don't think you can reach it yourself.
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