Dos and Don'ts for Spring

Apr 25, 2022

Good Morning!

It's been a very busy spring here in the office.  We apologize and thank you for your patience with us, as the office is in disarray.  We're continuing to paint, clean up and update the office to give you a great experience during your time with us.  As usual, we wanted to give you some tips to help with your whole body health.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office by either calling our office 423.542.3337, or contacting us by our office text number 423.542.3386.

Dos and Don'ts for the Spring Activities to help your Low Back

We all know it's important to maintain good back health by doing things that help strengthen it and avoid the things that cause harm... this is just common sense. But just what are the things we need to avoid and what are some simple things we can do to prevent back problems from occurring in the first place?

Most people are aware of the "lift with the legs" motto, which means bending your knees when lifting something. But there are also some other gems you need to know to avoid a back injury. First, the back disks are highly pressurized (full of water) first thing in the morning. This makes your back more stiff. It also makes stresses on the disk more substantial with lifts. So if possible, avoid lifting heavy things or in stooped awkward positions, first thing in the morning. If you have a choice of doing laundry first thing in the morning or at night, do it at night.

Another thing to think about when lifting something awkward or heavy is to get some help. There's no point in trying to be superman or superwoman and test the limits of your back strength. A second person helping could save you a trip to the chiropractor.

Another "don't" for the low back is to avoid sitting as much as possible. While some jobs make this difficult, there's no reason to follow eight hours of sitting at the job with four hours of evening sitting at home. The back craves and thrives on motion, especially walking. Why not go for a thirty-minute walk after dinner, instead of being a couch or chair potato? The spine is architecturally designed for walking. This is where it is at its optimum. Sitting in a chair is a very unnatural position for the lumbar spine. The walking, while helpful for the back, can also pay dividends for your heart health and longevity.

Another important "do" for the low back is stretching. Simple stretching for 30 seconds each, the calves (lower legs), hamstrings (back of the thighs) and quadriceps (front of the legs), can help to keep the back flexible. Recall that we are supposed to lift with the legs. If the legs muscles are tight and/or weak, then the low back is going to take up much more of the weight and stress, increasing your risk for injury.

If you'd like to discuss this information more specifically for your spinal type and condition, or have concerns about injuries you've suffered in the past, just call 423-542-3337 or visit us at elizabethtonchiropractic.com to make an appointment. Consultations are always complimentary. Adhering to a few good spinal "hygiene" principals can do a lot to maintain spinal health and keep your visits to our office to a minimum. Prevention is the key to good health.

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