4 SIMPLE STEPS TO REDUCE YOUR LOW BACK PAIN

By Dr. Katy and Dr. Isaac Mooberry

1. SITTING TOO MUCH:  All day long we sit… in the car, at our desks, and on the couch.  However, our bodies were designed to move!  So… GET UP AND MOVE every 20-30 minutes!
   
   

2. TOO LITTLE EXERCISE:  Exercising as little as 30 minutes a day will make your low back stronger and less prone to injury.
   
   

3. NOT STRETCHING:  Tight muscles not only are painful but they pull the bones out of alignment and add stress to the joints.  Stretch these muscles:  Hamstrings: sit and reach for your toes with legs straight.  Quadriceps: pull your ankle to your bottom while standing on one leg.  Gluteals and Piriformis: sit and pull your knee towards your opposite shoulder.  HOLD FOR 30 SECONDS.
   
   

4. BAD POSTURE:  When we slouch, we lose the natural curves in our spine that act as natural shock absorbers, which then puts more stress on your low back.  How to fix your posture?  Sit up straight, roll your shoulders down and back, and look up.

Finally, a recent study demonstrated that under chiropractic care, patients with low back pain show significant improvement, so give Get Moving Chiropractic a call today!  303-670-7777