Everyone talks about back pain, but what does it take to have a HEALTHY BACK? One of the main ways is to be active. A sedentary lifestyle decreases your BACK HEALTH and will likely cause back pain in the future. “The disk appears to live and thrive on movement, and to change and die slowly …
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Back trauma and future PAIN
There are two basic forms of trauma to the back: major trauma, such as a one-time event and repeated micro-trauma. The good news is that both can be avoided (at least most of the time). Major back trauma can be avoided by proper body mechanics (every time), caution with activities (such as moving heavier objects), …
PAIN PREVENTION for Parents/Grandparents Part 2
Here are some more activities involving the young children in your life that could put you at risk for injury. 1. Bathing the child (in the bathtub). Sit or kneel next to the tub. Do not try to stay in a squat position for an extended period of time. Do not bend forward from your …
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Pain Prevention for parents/grandparents
I have two young children, so I know how hard they can be on your back (and your nerves at times…jk). Here are some activities you may have noticed to be difficult and some ideas for improved BODY MECHANICS. 1. Getting your child out of the crib. As soon as your babies are able, have …
How to avoid PAIN this Christmas!
Christmas is almost here! So as you prepare, consider your BODY MECHANICS as you do these tasks. I don’t want you to end up hurting yourself during this joyful season! 1. Decorating the tree. Be extra careful when you put ornaments on the low branches.2. Putting up lights outside. Be extra careful if you have to use …
Bringing the SAFE Home! Funny dudes…
Major Preventable Injuries
You hear about injuries and accidents every day. But are they truly accidents? Which ones could be prevented? 1. Burns2. Falls3. Diving accidents (esp. diving into shallow water)4. Alcohol-related accidents5. Unsafe driving6. Rotator cuff tears7. Back strains Safety and injury prevention is your individual responsibility. If you truly want to live with minimal physical pain, …
PAIN PREVENTION while sitting
This is dedicated to Marti Bedell and her real estate team! Do you sit a lot at work? Do you drive a lot at work? Excessive sitting over a lifetime can lead to back problems later in life. This is especially true if you habitually slouch. So how can you maintain a HEALTHY BACK over …
Daily tasks that cause LOW BACK PAIN
These are some specific types of injuries that cause low back pain. 1. Falls. Falling can cause numerous injuries, from broken bones to torn muscles/tendons to internal bleeding and worse. So do whatever it takes to prevent falling. 2. Lifts. Lifting wrong is a major cause of low back pain. The heavier the object you are …
Lumbar Support for BACK PAIN
There is one simple and easy way to sit with improved posture, no matter what chair you are sitting in: to use a lumbar support or lumbar roll. Here are a variety of things you could use for back support. Just place them behind your low back, no matter where you are sitting. You could …
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