4 Ways To Prevent Lower Back Pain

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For those of us who experience lower back pain on a regular basis, prevention is the #1 goal. Waiting to address lower back pain until after it has arrived is a mistake we never want to make again! Here are 4 ways to prevent lower back pain.

Develop a core-strengthening routine that is realistic and manageable to do on a daily basis. Remember, we’re trying to build a habit of exercise, so avoid starting out too aggressively. Daily 20-minute (or less) sessions are all we need to get the ball rolling. Stick with it and your lower back will thank you!

Many of the everyday aches and pains in our lower backs can be attributed to tight hamstrings. Keeping your hamstrings loose is especially important for those of us who sit for prolonged periods each day (see below). Find a few go-to stretches that work for you and make sure to perform them regularly throughout the week.

Whether you sit at work, or because you’re exhausted after work, try to keep in mind that prolonged sitting isn’t doing your lower back any favors. Stand up as frequently as possible—do a light back bend, reach for your toes, or take a lap around the house. Remembering is the hardest part, so set a timer in hourly increments, if need be.

Sometimes just a little bit of extra support goes a long way toward relieving the stress and strain in your lower back. Find a wearable back support solution that works for you and throw it on anytime you’ll be performing the activities that irritate your lower back. Just remember, you won’t wear it if it’s not comfortable and convenient, so choose wisely!

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