Back Pain

9 Things you can do TODAY to stop BACK PAIN.

1.  Never sit for more than 30 minutes without moving.  Set a timer if    necessary, to remind you.

2.  When possible, stand instead of sit.  Sitting places the highest load on your back, your discs and your pelvis.

3.  Upon rising in the morning drink two eight oz. glasses of water.   Wait 15 minutes before consuming any other liquids. This will help hydrate your fifth lumbar disc which is often subject to degeneration.

4.  Drink! Drink! Drink! Keep your body properly hydrated. You should consume enough water each day equal to ½ your body weight in ounces.  Dehydration puts you at risk of injury whether traumatic or overuse.

5.  Position reading material at eye level.

6.  Add magnesium supplements to your daily vitamin intake. Magnesium is a critical co-factor in a number of chemical reactions in the body.  Magnesium works to stop muscle spasms. As an added bonus it helps with chocolate and sugar cravings.

7.  Keep your system more alkaline and less acidic.Take sugar and caffeine out of your diet to reduce acidity.Add lemon to your water to increase the alkalinity in your system.

8.  Assume a 90/90 position for 15 minutes. Lie on the floor with your legs elevated, knees bent at 90 degrees and supported by a chair or a bench. Arms are outstretched, below shoulder level with palms up. 

9.  Eliminate “night shades” from your diet. They can contribute to joint pain. Night shades include tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplant.