Approximately 80 percent of people in this country will complain about back pain at some point in their lives. Of those, many will "tough it out", hoping that their back will eventually feel better.Others will seek relief/treatment to identify the cause of the pain so the back pain does not re-occur or re-occur as often. Here are some ways that you can prevent back pain from happening to you.
1.Good sleeping posture: There have been several studies conducted to identify the best sleeping posture for people who have back problems. Fact is, what works for one person may not work for another. That being said, the starfish position is generally considered a very good sleeping posture for the back. The starfish position is when someone lies down on his/her back, keeping the arms and legs slightly apart.
2. Core Strength: Your core is a complex series of muscles, extending far beyond your abs, including everything besides your arms and legs. The core muscles are involved in almost every movement of the human body. These muscles help support your spine and having strong core muscles can vastly improve most people's back pain.
3. Face Down. Sleeping on your stomach can put a lot of strain on the neck (since you'll have to face one side or the other). Also, because the curve of the spine is not supported, sleeping face down can eventually lead to back pain. Not recommended.
4. Fetal Position. Sleeping all curled up into a ball with your knees drawn up and your chin tucked in may feel good but it is one of the worst positions to sleep in for your spine health. Also, the extreme curl of the fetal position may have an effect on how deep, or restrictive your breathing becomes. Overall, like the face down position, not recommended for your spine health.
5. On Side, Arms at Sides. When you're sleeping on your side with both arms down, the spine is best supported in its natural curve. This position will help with sleep apnea, snoring, acid reflux and back pain. This position, along with the 'starfish' position, may be the most beneficial for your spine health.
If you have back pain in Denver, please contact SpineOne's Denver Back Painspecialists for a diagnosis of your condition and treatment plan to get you back on the road to recovery.
1.Good sleeping posture: There have been several studies conducted to identify the best sleeping posture for people who have back problems. Fact is, what works for one person may not work for another. That being said, the starfish position is generally considered a very good sleeping posture for the back. The starfish position is when someone lies down on his/her back, keeping the arms and legs slightly apart.
2. Core Strength: Your core is a complex series of muscles, extending far beyond your abs, including everything besides your arms and legs. The core muscles are involved in almost every movement of the human body. These muscles help support your spine and having strong core muscles can vastly improve most people's back pain.
3. Face Down. Sleeping on your stomach can put a lot of strain on the neck (since you'll have to face one side or the other). Also, because the curve of the spine is not supported, sleeping face down can eventually lead to back pain. Not recommended.
4. Fetal Position. Sleeping all curled up into a ball with your knees drawn up and your chin tucked in may feel good but it is one of the worst positions to sleep in for your spine health. Also, the extreme curl of the fetal position may have an effect on how deep, or restrictive your breathing becomes. Overall, like the face down position, not recommended for your spine health.
5. On Side, Arms at Sides. When you're sleeping on your side with both arms down, the spine is best supported in its natural curve. This position will help with sleep apnea, snoring, acid reflux and back pain. This position, along with the 'starfish' position, may be the most beneficial for your spine health.
If you have back pain in Denver, please contact SpineOne's Denver Back Painspecialists for a diagnosis of your condition and treatment plan to get you back on the road to recovery.
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