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BACK TO HEALTH

BACK TO HEALTH

Date: 2014-09-05
Back pain is one of the most common health complaints today, with 80 percent of people experiencing problems at some point in their lives. But rather than rely on hearsay about what causes back pain and what treatments work best, it's important to consult a health professional.

Your back is an amazing part of your body! It allows you to stand and supports your arms and legs. It also protects your spinal cord, which sends messages between your brain and the rest of your body.

One of the most important facts about back health has to do with posture. It's a fact that good posture and a properly aligned spine, in everything you do, can help prevent back and neck pain. Exercise can help keep your back and spine fit and healthy too. Flexibility stretches help keep you limber while core exercises such as those involving balance will help to strengthen your spine. Maintaining a healthy diet and staying well hydrated will optimize blood flow and nutrition to your organs, joints, and spine. The discs in our backs are made mostly of water, so staying well hydrated will keep them healthier and more pliable. Ensure you have a good night's sleep. Sleep on your side, not your stomach. Sleeping on your stomach puts too much pressure on your spine. Invest in a supportive mattress as well as a pillow that promotes proper alignment of your neck.

A sedentary lifestyle, as well as injuries, arthritic changes and aging can all lead to problems. What to do when you have back pain? A physiotherapist's skilled hands can be used in many ways to guide your joints and muscles back to normal movement function, remember to have regular spinal check-ups and see a chiropractor.