Did you
know that Surgery is only 50% successful for back pain?
Did you
also know that Chronic Non Specific Lower Back Pain does not exist?
According
to a presentation by Kevin Darby at the MFC Momentum Conference 2016, when you think of back pain Red Flags – think
‘TUNA FISH”
Trauma
Unexplained
weight loss or gut pain
Neurological
symptoms
Age (over
50)
Fever
Intravenous
Drug User
Steroid
Use
History
of Cancer.
Back Pain is NOT
chronic, it is one or more of these eight triggers that causes back pain. Since surgery is only successful half of the time, it is important to
understand these factors and adjust accordingly to reduce the pain.
All your joints need compression and decompression in a
full range of motion. Can you squat
low so that your feet are flat, butt is
almost on the floor, Upper body is
upright and knees straight up?
It is
important to note that Sitting is SPINE KILLING.
It is the
main cause of disk herniation! This is
mainly around your Disc L5 (where the diaphragm is not attached).
Here are
some TIPS to improve your Spine and Lower Back;
-
Sit
Less – move around a lot, sit in different positions
-
Sit
properly – Back straight and shoulders back.
Distribute your body weight evenly on both hips, Knees bent at a right
angle with fleet flat on the floor. All
three normal back curves of the spine should be present while sitting.
-
When
Standing, have your feet hip width, put
your hands behind your back to help relieve pressure on the spine.
-
Stand
on a stool when brushing your teeth so that you bend forward properly.
-
When
picking up light objects swing one leg backwards while bending forward.
-
Use
your Hips not your back to lift. Push
off using your heals and do not flex you
spine.
-
Walk
like a soldier. Active walk with exaggerated
arm swing.
-
Walking
the dog? Don’t hold the leash with one
hand, it’s better to use a waist leash.
