Injury Prevention
The discussion points here respond to the questions from yesterday’s post, entitled “Back Health Survey.” 1. How frequently do you perform moderate-high intensity exercise? In general, back health is improved as you do regular exercise, especially cardio exercise and strength training. However, it is important not to injure your back during exercise with excessive, early …
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I do recommend using an exercise ball chair if you have a desk job. It forces you to think about and practice improved posture. It also can help to strengthen your core (abdominals and back) muscles. Exercise balls are beneficial for improving core stability and strength. They can be used for a variety of exercises …
1. Most people sit with slouched posture, which puts your low back in a rounded or flexed position for hours each day. Our backs were not made to stay in one position all the time. This can cause future problems in the spine such as arthrits, herniated disks, and sciatica. 2. People who sit at …
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What is the strongest position for your back to be in? Being upright with good posture! That is the only position that enables you to lift a very heavy load without hurting yourself. So let’s talk about a few ways to strengthen your core in that position. Sitting: Sit upright without leaning on the back …
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 …
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 …
Bad sitting posture may not cause you immediate pain, but down the road it will. This is especially true if you have a desk/computer job where you sit most of the day. Slouched sitting posture, done all day, every day, will cause progressive changes in your spine, making it less stable and more prone to …
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