Back Pain

Sitting without any workout is boring. But what to do? I am advised to keep away from it for a while.

Today I met my Physiotherapy doc to evaluate the progress. (usually, when I am there she wont be there when she is there I wont be there, since I either go in the late evening or early morning). She was happy about the progress. I said:

“So, I may not be meeting you again, is that OK?”

She responded…

“All the best, do all the exercises we taught you WITH WEIGHT , never forget warm ups…when you start playing again , wear knee braces……. and don’t come back here again..”

And she gave a broad smile when she said the last sentence….

I want to be ridiculous for a change... so, without any reason I am going to talk about how we can maintain a good back. Or how we can avoid a back pain

While folding cloths or ironing, keep one foot on a step stool or something which can server that purpose

Standing or sitting in the same position for a long time is bad for our back. Take a small break and walk a while or at least change position

While picking up something from the floor, bend your knee, even if you can do that without bending

When sitting on a chair, make sure that feet reach the floor, comfortably

Make cleaning the house a regular habit. So that there is no need to spend long time with brooms or vacuum cleaner. Or, take a little break every 3-4 minutes, while doing such work

Use only ergonomic chairs

Keep only your laptop in the backpack. Don’t keep unwanted stuffs which can make it heavier. At least don’t make the backpack a mobile office desk.

While driving long distances, make sure that the seat is good enough and gives good back support. There are stuffs available to make it more comfortable and ergonomic. Or try folded towel or blanket. And don’t forget to take breaks and walk at least a few steps.

These days, there are mattresses that can give great support for the spinal chord. It may be costly, but its worth buying. If there is no choice, to the extend possible, sleep on side.

Make exercise a habit. And never forget to warm up and stretch especially if the workout is for backs.

All the best !