Tips To Prevent Back Pain

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Your muscles are meant to move.
Exercise helps keep your joints fluid.
Exercise prevents back pain is that exercise
helps you keep your weight down being
overweight, especially around your stomach, can
put added strain on your back.
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A steady diet of excessively spicy or fast food
can strain your nervous system, which is going to
create back problems.
A healthy diet of fresh fruits and vegetables,
lean meats, dairy products, and whole grains will
keep your digestive tract on track.
A healthy digestive system will also lead to a
healthy spine.
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The best sleeping position is sleeping sideways.
If you must sleep on your stomach, put a pillow
under your lower abdomen to help take stress off
your back.
Having a supportive mattress and pillow for your
head are vital as well.
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The best chair for preventing back pain is one
with a straight back or low-back support.
Keep your knees a bit higher than your hips while
seated.
If you must stand for a prolonged period, keep
your head up and your stomach pulled in.
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Yoga
Meditation
Biofeedback
Deep breathing
Tai chi
Guided imagery.
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Smoking can be a cause of persistent back pain.
Smoking can make existing back pain worse.
Smoking can narrows blood vessels, which
will prevent oxygen and nutrients reaching the
spine.
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High heels can shift your center of gravity and
strain your lower back.
If you have to go higher, bring along a pair of
low-heeled shoes and slip into them if you become
uncomfortable.
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