Back Pain can be the bane of your life.
2.5 million people have back pain everyday in the UK and it costs the taxpayer more than £1 billion a year to treat it.
It can be anything from mild discomfort to excruciating pain, leading to you being confined to your bed.
As well as restricting you physically, it can make you frustrated, depressed even.
When you find it difficult to do the things you once took for granted because of that bad back, it can be hard to take.
You might have been a keen gardener your whole life. The pain you get from doing it takes the enjoyment away somewhat these days though.
You took pride in your garden. You were the envy of the neighbourhood when your roses were in bloom and there’s nothing quite like home grown tomatoes from your greenhouse.
The place that was once your sanctuary, your happy place, has become the source of your agony the following day.
Back problems shouldn’t stop you altogether. The important thing is to listen to your body and take plenty of rest between jobs.
It doesn’t matter if something takes you longer to do than it perhaps used to, the important thing is that you’re still doing it.
Whether your thing is gardening or golf, swimming or cycling, do it but in a different way.
Pace yourself. Take your time. It’s not a race. An old saying, “use it or lose it” springs to mind. It doesn’t matter how long a task takes, what’s important is that you’re doing it.
Good posture can have huge benefits for the spine. Slouching, although not necessarily uncomfortable in the moment, can cause long term problems for the back. Sit with your back against the back rest of your chair. Your hips and knees should be at right angles and your feet should be flat on the floor. Your elbows should rest on the arm rests without hunching your shoulders.
If you are having difficulty in getting out of your armchair, consider a British made riser recliner chair.
To ensure you are standing correctly, imagine a piece of string is attached to the top of your head and that it’s pulling you up.
Your neck should be straight and your hips and shoulders should be parallel to one another.
If your back pain is causing you distress and doesn’t seem to be shifting, have you ever considered the benefits of visiting a chiropractor?
Of course, when choosing a chiropractor, given you’re letting someone loose on such an important part of your body, it’s vital you choose one that knows what they’re doing.
The British Chiropractic Association have an easy-to-use search function on their website.
All chiropractors in the UK have to be registered with the GCC (General Chiropractor Council) by law.
Chiropractors use a number of ways to help you get rid of your pain.
From safe, gentle manipulation of your spine to advice on posture and lifestyle.
The exercise you get from the daily activities you take part in is vital for your overall health and well-being. If you stop doing it and don’t replace it with anything, you’re fitness is likely to suffer.
If you’re having difficulty getting out of bed in the morning, or perhaps you would benefit from being able to elevate your legs at the touch of a button, consider a British made adjustable bed.
You know your body better than anyone. Know your limits, but keep doing what you can to keep yourself in good physical health.
