Tip #1
Lift safely. Use your legs to spare your back. Keep your back straight, bend your knees, tighten your abs and keep the object being lifted close to your body. If it’s too heavy – get help!
Tip #2
Exercise. Support and enable flexibility in the spine by incorporating Pilates and yoga in your conditioning workouts to stretch and strengthen core muscles.
Tip #3
Healthy weight. Weight affects your skeletal system. Maintaining a healthy weight helps to avoid compression and loading of the intervertebral discs.
Tip #4
Good posture. Assuming good posture promotes spine health reducing the strain on spinal tissue and risk for injury. No slouching when standing or sitting!
Tip #5
Stay active. Avoid a sedentary lifestyle. Taking up a favorite hobby or interest promotes good overall health including the spine. Walk on the beach!
Tip #6
Fit in your daily of dose of H20. Drinking plenty of water keeps the body well hydrated and fluid. This helps to nourish the spinal discs and enhances height of the intervertebral discs.
