Spinal problems can begin as early as the late twenties, and some unfortunately have problems even earlier due to sport injuries or bad posture. It is important to strengthen your spine with exercise and proper posture.
An unhealthy spine interferes with this entire system, causing a host of unwelcome health issues such as pain, numbness, and weakness in the arms and legs, impaired breathing and digestion and impaired control of the bowel and bladder.
Here are few tips to keep your spine healthy and happy especially on work place.
Good Posture
Researchers at San Francisco State University have found a link between poor posture and depression, and many experts believe stooping and slouching could be associated with weight gain, heartburn, migraines, anxiety and respiratory conditions. Proper posture leads to a taller appearance, deeper breathing, improved well-being and increased energy with enhanced human performance.
One must sit on a chair that has proper back support with hips all the way behind and legs supported flat on the floor. This will ensure that pressure is distributed equally throughout the spine.
Eat Right
Keeping an eye on your diet is important. Nutritionists say that you need check on your vitamin D3, vitamin B12 and calcium levels to keep your bones and spine healthy.
Avoid Lots of Sitting
The discs in your lower spine are loaded 3-times more while sitting than standing, so long periods of sitting can create or aggravate a painful back condition. Moreover, when sitting at a desk and/or looking at a computer screen, our natural tendency is to slouch and lean forward, stressing our lumbar discs even more.
Avoid sitting for prolonged hours, stand and stretch after sitting for more than an hour.
Exercise
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, exercise is therapeutic. Just 10 minutes per day is all you need to perform some simple spine-strengthening exercises.
Neck stretches, including bending and extension range-of-motion exercises, are just a series of simple side-to-side, up-and-down and ear-to-shoulder stretches that can dramatically improve the health of the cervical spine.
Comfortable Shoes
The shoes you wear play an important role in supporting your lower back. Good shoes provide a supportive base that helps the spine and body remain in alignment. Also, consider using shoe orthotics or inserts if you need further balance or support.
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