Exercise Regularly: Recovery from back
injury is influenced by the type and quality of rehabilitation for the
spine. Regular exercise and
strengthening activities will promote a healthier, strongerand more
stable spine. Exercise does not
have to be overly strenuous to achieve significant benefits. Regular activity such as a daily walk
can make a significant difference.
Start an exercise program slowly to give your muscles
a chance to warm up. Check with
your doctor prior to engaging in an exercise program. Increased abdominal strength helps
protect the spine from injury. The
abdominal muscles support the spine from the front just as the muscle of
the back support the spine from behind.
Eat Healthy: Proper nutrition promotes healthy spine
development and repair. A proper
diet will also help to strengthen spinal tissues thus reducing the risk
for injury.
Maintain Good Posture: Assume efficient and supportive postures
while lying, sitting, and standing to reduce strain on spinal
tissues. This will help reduce the
risk for spine injury and promote spine health.
Invest in a Good Pillow and Mattress: The average individual spends
approximately one third of their life sleeping, therefore; proper support
of the spine and head during this period will strongly influence spine
health. A good pillow and mattress
will promote restorative sleep.
When you sleep, you do not have conscious control over your body
position. A good mattress will
support the spine no matter how many times one changes position during the
night.
Maintain Spine Flexibility: Regular activity and stretching helps maintain
flexibility of the spine.
Flexibility is required to reduce the risk of injury.