Take Care of Lower Back, Neck and Spine Pain with Good Posture!

Most people fail to realize that bad posture is the prime cause for their lower back pains. They often take pain killers for the mild to acute pain they suffer from without knowing the fact that the root cause of their lower back pain is their posture. Doctors and healthcare experts say that modern-day jobs are sedentary in nature and people spend most of their times on their desks. They are aware of the importance of good posture for their health; however, most of the time they are slumped over their computers. This goes on for extended hours. As a result, bad posture has a severe effect on the core region and the lower back. 

Why do people have pain?

The spine, the neck, and the back are essential for good health. If you do not take care of your health and posture, these regions are severely affected. People are so preoccupied with their jobs that they do not find time to exercise properly. The back muscles become weak as you age. This means if you do not pay attention to your posture, you will sooner or later face mild to acute back pain. Once the damage is done to the back, more and more problems start to accumulate in the spine and neck regions.

Effects of back pain 

Experts say if you do not take care of yourself, you will become a victim of severe back pain and subsequently this pain will spread to your spine and neck. Good posture is the need of the day. If you do not keep or maintain good posture, you will tend to reinjure your body again and again. Even if you lift or sneeze, the back pain will increase and limit mobility to a large extent. Doctors state you should never take your health for granted. Pay attention to your posture now- it is better to be late than sorry. 

Tips to improve your posture

The following are some tips to improve your posture-

1. General awareness- This is the first step towards a good posture. Immediately correct your posture when you start to slump. 2. Exercise in the correct way- When you exercise, do not put too much of strain on the back. Make sure you learn the proper techniques of exercise under a trained fitness instructor.3. Yoga- Yoga helps you to improve body posture easily.You can practice the Mountain Pose and basic yoga postures that focus on the spine and the lower back. 4. Sitting- When you are sitting on a chair, plant your feet firmly on the ground and keep the spine erect. 

Therefore, with the above tips and awareness, you are able to focus on good posture habits and improve the strength of your core and back. For exercise and yoga, always consult skilled and trained fitness experts to help you learn the correct techniques of exercising for the lower back and posture. Last but not least, always listen to your body and in case of any pain flare-ups, consult a good doctor immediately!

 

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