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HEALTH TIPS

- BODY MECHANICS.
- PREVENTIVE MEASURES.
- SPORT RECREATIONAL DO's $ DONT's.

Body Mechanics:
Modern day lifestyle and work is cause of back problems for many. One cannot stop working so The best service that you can render to your back to minimize injuries and pain is follow the age old principle of 'Prevention is better than cure'.

Your daily chores like driving, sitting or standing for long hours etc cause a large amount of stress on your back and neck, resulting in pain, especially if you do it the wrong way.

By making small adjustments to the ways that you carry out your everyday tasks, you can decrease stress and the chance of injury or pain.                                            [Top]

PREVENTIVE MEASURES:
Lets look at the 5 most common day to day activities of Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Sleeping and Sport.

Sitting - This is one activity (or you can say in-activity)by far urban India is one of the major cause of back problems. Most arise out of wrong postures or poorly built chairs. Always sit with your knees at same or slightly higher than your hips. Have adequate low back support (go for the known lumbar or ortho-supports or simply a rolled towel if your chair is not ergonomically designed).

To alleviate stress on your back, ensure that you do not not slump in your chair. Placing your feet on a small box/footrest on the floor can help you achieve this position.

Sleeping - Unknown to many Sleeping on your back puts around 25 kgs of pressure on your back. Instead try lying on your side with a pillow placed between your legs. This will decrease the pressure placed on your discs.

If you must sleep on your back for optimum pressure relief, put a few pillows under your knees while lying on your back.

And of course be discerning in your choice of a matteress, remember these 7-8 hours is the only luxury most of you afford yourselves in a busy week. A good night's sleep is the criteria for how productive you are for the next 16 hours.

Change positions frequently, Do not sit for longer than thirty minutes at a stretc, stand up, stretch or take a short walk around your room/office.

Lifting - Always Kneel down on one knee with the other foot flat on the floor, as near as possible to the object you are lifting. Lift with your legs, not your back, keeping the object close to your body at all times.

Carrying - Follow nature's law of balance. Distribute weight evenly on both hands if you are carrying multiple objects. If it is one large object, hold with both hands and keep it as close to your body as possible. Take small steps while moving. Where possible Push objects rather than Pulling them.                                                                               [Top]

SPORT RECREATIONAL DOs & DON'Ts:
Remember that anytime you begin a sport activity - stretch your muscles for at least 10 minutes beforehand and always stop your activity if any pain arises.

Disclaimer: If you are experiencing muscular pain or any discomfort do always consult your doctor or a specialist for expert advice.

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