Dr. Nate: Prevent Becoming Part of the 80% of Americans with Back Pain

Start a wellness goal for yourself.  Making a few changes in the way you live can help reduce the chances of establishing persistent back pain.

Here are a few choices that can be implemented in everyday life:

• Exercise daily to help increase blood and oxygen flow in the body.
• Eat foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals - raw vegetables.
• Don't eat excessive amounts of junk/fast foods - these are inflammatory and will increase your pain.

There are many habits that occur throughout the day that can induce back pain.

Some things have become so routine in our lives that we do not realize they could be harmful.

Here are a few daily occurrences that can cause low back pain:

• Sitting on a wallet all day at work.
• Sleeping on your stomach.
• Wearing uncomfortable and unsupportive shoes.
• Slouching in a desk chair at work.
• Smoking tobacco and other bad habits.

A Chiropractor's expertise in spinal manipulation can be beneficial for low back pain.  Chiropractors can also provide techniques for at-home-recovery, starting with exercise and nutrition.

Have a question for the doctor.  Send an email to drnate@thechiropracticpeople.com.