HEALTHY

7 Tips To Help Keep Your Back Healthy

by Ted Perkins

As a chiropractic care and wellness practitioner in Vero Beach Florida, I know about back pain quite well. I also know that prevention and wellness is always the best medicine. Here are some tips to avoid back pain and maintain a healthy, pain-free back.

1. Maintain a healthy body weight. Obesity can create a wide variety of back problems as well as other health related issues. Lose weight if you need to.

2. Sleep on a good quality mattress. This is always important. Not only is a high quality mattress better for your back.. but you will get a better night sleep.

3. When you walk, keep your ear, shoulder, hip and ankle in line. Avoid locking your knees when standing.

4. Exercise regularly to keep your back muscles strong and flexible. This is important for total health and wellness in all areas of your life.

5. Use proper lifting techniques. Lift objects close to your body and avoid bending and twisting when you are lifing. Do not lift obects that are too heavy for you.

6. Wear proper shoes. Poor shoe quality can throw off your body alignment. Nowadays it is not hard to get a well made quality sneaker or sandal.

7. Get a back check-up, especially if you are suffering from chronic back pain. Visit a local chiropractic care physician to diagnose, treat, and find healthy solutions to your problem.

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