How a Healthy Lifestyle Can Prevent Back Pain

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The Spine Institute
How a Healthy Lifestyle Can Prevent Back Pain
www.Laspine.com
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Approximately 30 million Americans, or 4 out of 5
people, suffer some degree of back pain at any
given time. Discomfort affecting any part of the
back can be triggered by just about anything,
from sleeping in an awkward position to overdoing
it at the gym. While nothing can prevent all
instances of back pain, there are ways to at
least reduce the odds of experiencing it.
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Increasing Muscle Strength
At least 30 minutes of low-impact aerobic
exercise a day can strengthen muscles supporting
the spine. Regular physical activity has also
been shown to minimize inflammation that often
increases back pain. Recommended exercises for
back strengthening include Walking and
jogging Swimming and water aerobics Core
strengthening exercises
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Minimizing Stress on the Spine
Keeping weight in check minimizes added pressure
placed on the spine and supporting joints,
muscles, and tendons. Excess weight can also
shift your body's natural center of gravity and
place extra weight on the spine. Ideally, staying
within 10 pounds of your normal weight is good
for your back.
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Maintaining the Flow of Nutrients
Unhealthy habits such as smoking can restrict the
natural flow of essential nutrients via blood
vessels leading to the back area. According to
the American Lung Association, giving up a bad
habit, like smoking, that can impact all aspects
of your health will produce positive effects
almost immediately.
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Allowing Your Body to Recover Naturally
Recuperative sleep is one of the most effective
ways to allow your body to naturally restore
itself. Making an effort to maintain a normal
sleep schedule that includes the crucial REM
stage of sleep can undo the impact of minor
stress placed on your back throughout the day.
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Maintaining Proper Spinal Alignment
Poor posture often contributes to many instances
of back pain, especially non-specific low back
pain that's often caused by muscle strain. A
neutral pelvic position is best for encouraging
proper alignment of the spine. Proper posture can
be maintained by Changing sitting positions
frequently, at least every 30 minutes or so.
Keeping knees and hips level while sitting.
Resting one foot on a stool if standing for long
periods of time.
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The good news is that most instances of back
pain, considered the leading cause of disability
in the world, not related to a structural issue
with the spine or resulting from injury respond
well to home remedies such as initial rest,
modification of activities, and the application
of heat and cold. If back pain lingers beyond a
few days or becomes progressively worse, it's
time to see a doctor.
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Thank You
The Spine InstituteCenter for Spinal
Restoration Address 2811 Wilshire Blvd, Suite
850, Santa Monica CA Zip 90403 Phone
310.828.7757
The Spine Institute Providence Saint Johns
Health Center Address 2001 Santa Monica Blvd.,
Suite 760 Santa Monica CA Zip 90404 Phone
310.828.7757
Beverly Hills Office Address 444 South San
Vicente, Suite 901, Los Angeles CA Zip
900484 Phone [phone]
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