Doctors and specialists advised 6 simple daily habits that can be maintained by preventing back pain and avoiding diseases of the spine, including not sitting for long periods, and avoiding bending the back while sitting.
The following are the six habits recommended by doctors, according to what was published by specialized medical and health studies and websites:
1- Wear suitable shoes
Studies confirmed that medium-height shoes are the most appropriate to wear to protect the lower vertebrae of the spine from pressure that results in pain, and advised to stay away from completely flat shoes and high heels, especially with walking for long periods.
2- Avoid stress
Doctors advised to avoid physical stress to protect the back, by not increasing the loads that you lift or working for a long number of hours without sufficient rest.
3- Too much movement throughout the day
Specialists said that our bodies need sufficient movement throughout the day to maintain joint movement and blood circulation in our muscles to avoid stiffness, which contributes to pain, and this applies particularly to the spine and back muscles, especially with those whose work requires sitting a lot. .
4- Correction of imbalance
Medical studies urged not to focus in daily work on a specific side of the body, such as carrying the bag on the right shoulder only daily, so I advised switching the side that we use to achieve balance in the body, because the excessive use of the back muscles on one side of our bodies, strains the spine And lead to back pain, and increase the possibility of injuries.
5- Avoid bending the back
The doctors said the only thing you need to do to avoid slouching is to realize you’re doing it, then stop, correct your posture, and don’t just roll your shoulders back.
6- Mental alertness and avoiding psychological stress
Research indicates that psychological stress is one of the risk factors that lead to back pain, and since most psychological stress results from focusing on the past or the future, focusing on the present moment reduces stress, as shown by mindfulness activities such as meditation and “Tai Chi”. Qi Kung is effective in reducing back pain.