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Preventing Spine Disorders: Essential Guidelines for a Healthy Back

Evidence-based strategies to protect your spine and maintain optimal back health

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Last updated: Mar 24, 2025

Understanding Your Spine

  • Basic Anatomy
    • 33 vertebrae
    • 23 intervertebral discs
    • Complex network of nerves

Key Prevention Strategies

1. Proper Posture

  • Maintain neutral spine alignment
  • Keep shoulders back and chin tucked
  • Engage core muscles when sitting

2. Ergonomic Considerations

  • Workplace Setup
    • Monitor at eye level
    • Chair with lumbar support
    • Feet flat on floor

3. Exercise Guidelines

  • Core Strengthening

    • Planks
    • Bird-dog exercises
    • Pelvic tilts

  • Flexibility Training

    • Gentle stretching
    • Yoga or Pilates
    • Daily mobility exercises

4. Lifestyle Modifications

  • Maintain healthy weight
  • Stay hydrated
  • Get adequate sleep

5. Proper Lifting Techniques

  • Bend at knees, not waist
  • Keep load close to body
  • Avoid twisting movements

Warning Signs

  • Persistent back pain
  • Radiating pain or numbness
  • Loss of mobility

When to Seek Medical Care

  • Pain lasting > 2 weeks
  • Severe or worsening symptoms
  • Neurological symptoms

Prevention Tips for Daily Activities

  1. Use proper phone posture
  2. Take regular movement breaks
  3. Support spine during sleep
  4. Practice stress management

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