5 Tips to Prevent Pain in Lincoln NE

Tips to Avoid Lincoln NE Back Pain

Pain in the back is one of the most common reasons people visit Southwest Chiropractic Center. Although we have several Lincoln NE back pain treatment plans, we provide preventative care tips. We strive to help you avoid back pain in the first place. Dr. Teresa Larson has seen pain in the upper and lower back stem from a host of causes, many of which can be prevented or avoided with five tips to keep your back on track.

Chiropractor Advises Exercise for a Healthy Back

1. Regular exercise goes a long way to prevent pain, especially when you focus on regular aerobic activity and strengthening exercises that keep your back muscles strong and supple. Exercise can improve and maintain maximum flexibility, further lessening your risk of an awkward twist or movement resulting in pain.

2. Knowing and heeding your limits is another way to stay pain-free. Strenuous activity that pushes your body beyond its capabilities can lead to strains, sprains, swelling, tightness, and even a need for rehabilitative physical therapy.

3. Lifting heavy objects with the legs, rather than with the back, can help avoid pain, as can carrying heavy loads in a backpack rather than on one side of the body in a bag.

4. Maintaining a healthy weight also helps stave off pain, as can maintaining good posture. Your back, knees and other joints can suffer from the stress from unwanted pounds while your back and neck can suffer from constant stooping or hunching over. Our chiropractor can provide nutritional and lifestyle advice on maintaining a healthy weight. We also offer postural screenings to ensure your posture is properly aligned.

5. Remembering to breathe may sound like obvious advice, but such a relaxation technique can greatly contribute to keeping pain in your back at bay. Deep breathing relaxes your muscles and alleviates tension, kicking out the ongoing stress that keeps your muscles tensed and tight.
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