Using Proper Body Mechanics: Learning proper body mechanics, such as bending, lifting, and twisting, will surely help prevent backaches.

Exercises: Regular exercise helps to keep back muscles strong and flexible, by not straining or jolting the neck and back and by increasing the strength and endurance in the back. The exercises that are recommended are, low impact aerobics, walking, swimming, abdominal and back muscle exercises. Make sure that you do warm-up and cool-down exercises for a sufficient time. Remain Active: Do house work, gardening etc. and avoid prolonged inactivity or bed rest. Lift things in a proper way, keeping the object to be lifted close to your body and not twisting your trunk when lifting.

Posture: Maintaining good posture while standing for long hours, or sitting for long hours will surely help. One should sit straight in a chair and not slump while working. He/she should take a break for 2 minutes every hour and get up from her/his seat and do some stretches. Also make an attempt to have proper posture while watching TV, either on the couch or bed.

To Be Continued…