Millions of individuals experience back injuries and pain every year. With some helpful tips and trick from our chiropractor, you can avoid back injuries.

Techniques to Avoid Back Pain with Our Chiropractors in Everett

There are some things you can do to avoid a back injury and pain, including using proper lifting techniques and keeping your back and core strong. To lift heavy items properly, remember to bend your knees and lift with your legs. This removes the excess stress from your back and lessens the likelihood that you will injure yourself and need to call our chiropractors in Everett.

The muscles in your core and back help keep your spine stable and in its proper position, and if you perform core and back strengthening exercises on a daily basis, you will be reducing your chances of hurting your spine or pulling a muscle in your lower back.

If you work at a computer all day, make sure that you are utilizing proper posture and moving periodically throughout the day. Sitting for hours upon end is terrible for your body. It weakens your core muscles and can lead to repetitive motion injuries. To counter the effects of sitting, make sure your workspace forces you to use proper posture and take time to get up every couple hours and walk around your office or cubicle.

Pain Management for Back Pain

If you do manage to injure your back or experience back pain, we provide treatment options and pain management for lower back pain. Chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy and proper nutrition and maintaining or losing weight can provide pain relief for your lower back pain.

Chiropractic adjustments ensure that your back is in its proper position and can provide pain relief for herniated and bulging discs. Massage therapy relaxes the back muscles and improves blood flow and muscle oxygenation. Losing weight and getting the proper amounts of micro and macronutrients in your diet can help your body heal itself.

Do you practice proper lifting techniques and perform daily exercises to strengthen your back?