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Bad Backs - 10 Tips to Better Back Health

March 10th, 2012

Does your back ache after a long day at work? If so, you aren’t alone in your misery. Back injuries account for 1 out of 5 workplace injuries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While it is possible to injure your back by lifting incorrectly, carrying heavy boxes or turning the wrong way, more often back injuries develop slowly. The most common cause of a bad back is related to how the bones are aligned (your posture), which in turn directly affects the health of the ligaments, and muscle tone, promoting balanced strength and flexibility.

The following tips will help you improve your posture and decrease muscle fatigue to keep you on your feet and ready for dancing!

Tip #1

Stand in efficient alignment. From the side view, the middle of the ear should line up with the middle of the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle. The bones of the skeleton were designed to carry the weight of the body while the muscles create movement. In poor alignment the muscles are asked to overwork, resulting in fatigue and strain. Visualize your head and spine as a helium balloon tied with a string as you are standing and walking. Let it pull you into an upright position. » Read more: Bad Backs - 10 Tips to Better Back Health

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Yoga and the Spine

March 3rd, 2012

The Sanskrit word for the spine in yoga is “Brahma Danda”, which can be literally translated into “the walking stick of the lord”. This implies that it is as essential for the body as a walking stick can be. A fit, strong and well aligned spine is crucial in leading a healthy and pain free life, therefore there are a number of yoga asanas that are specifically targeted to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of the back and spine of the yogi. These asanas assist in strengthening as well as increasing flexibility of the entire spinal column in order to eliminate any back related health issues that already exist or might arise.

The spinal column is divided in three major portions which consist of the Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar areas. All three bear the stress induced by the body but in different ways. The cervical part consists of the seven vertebrae » Read more: Yoga and the Spine

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Using Exercise to Reduce Back Pain

June 24th, 2011

Past research suggests that 80% of all Americans will have some of back pain during their lives. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons also supports this exact statistic with their studies.

Usually the remedy for lower back pain is to increase your core strength which increases your flexibility on any muscles that may be tight, which gives you better stabilization on your spine. Exercises to correct any imbalance of muscles are also used to treat lower back pain. The muscles that surround the spine provide stability and help to support the spinal column.

Every muscle between your hips and shoulder are considered your core muscles. Back pain can be caused by an imbalance of any of your core muscles. For example, if the back of your thighs are weaker than the front of your thighs, an uneven pull on the front of your spinal column will result.

You can integrate core strength exercises into your normal exercise routine. One way to strengthen your core muscles is to breath effectively, especially during exercise. Breathing deep will use your diaphragm muscles more. These muscles help support the spinal column and lengthen the spine. This will help support you when you walk or run. » Read more: Using Exercise to Reduce Back Pain

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Posted in Osteoarthritis, Spine Exercise

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