Tip 1 On How To Prevent Back Pain – Stand Up Straight

Thursday, September 4th, 2008 at 2:10 pm

While most of us realize that we should be correcting our posture more, it’s an essential step in preventing and reducing back pain.

Our spines are meant to be in a naturally curved position, but we need to hold our bodies in a certain manner in order to allow the body to sit in this proper position.

When you slouch, the vertebrae in your spine have more pressure put on them, causing pain and possible spinal damage when you continue to slouch throughout your life.

Here is how you can begin to stand up straight:

• Stand with your feet slightly apart, about hip’s distance is comfortable for most people.

• Hold your head up high with your gaze forward.

• Pull your chin up so that it is parallel with the floor.

• Roll your shoulders slightly back.

• Keep a slight bend in your knees, softening them.

• Put your arms to your sides, with palms facing inward.

• Bring your chest up, as though you were taking a deep breath.

You should be able to draw a line from your ear to the shoulder to your hip to your knee if you are standing up properly.

But the immediate effect will be that your body should feel more relaxed and your neck and back should loosen up.

You can also use these tips when you are sitting down, though your feet should be flat on the floor and knees bent at a ninety degree angle from your chair.

The more you practice this good posture, the more natural it will become

NOTE: If you are currently suffering from back pain and any of these tips make the pain worse, stop what you are doing and check with your doctor for further guidance.

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