According to healthline Those in their senior years tend to have a stooped posture, but it’s not uncommon to observe it in those in their middle years as well. Flexing and extending our backs is a normal human movement....CONTINUE READING
However, when we are under a lot of stress, we may forget how to stand up straight and our backbones may start to curve. It shows in the way we stand and the way we sit.
However, not everybody is aware of this, making it harder for them to make the necessary adjustments. I’d want to quickly run through a few of the things Healthline recommends doing on a regular basis to keep your spine and backbone healthy and straight as you get older.
According to a study published on Healthline, spinal compression can occur when using a mobile device in any of the three most common positions: standing, sitting, or lying down.
Putting down the phone for a predetermined amount of time every day can help you build up the discipline you’ll need to resist the temptation to pick it up again. You may find it challenging to accomplish this at first since you have so many calls and messages to answer. On the other hand, you’ll get used to it eventually.
Before beginning an exercise regimen, there are two things you should do. Make like a spider and crawl to your hands and knees, then stretch upward. Due to our hectic schedules, many of us neglect to accomplish this.
The back is a particularly vulnerable area, so it’s important to warm up with some stretching exercises before starting any new physical activity. You could do this every morning when you first get up.
Lift your body up and try to reach down and touch your toes. Put your hands on your hips and tuck your chin. The waist should be moved both left to right and rearward.
To keep your lower back from hurting, it’s important to choose shoes that provide adequate arch support and don’t squeeze your toes or heels. This is a must have before you leave the house or relax at home.
What’s on the heels and soles of your shoes can either exacerbate or ease back pain. It’s worth your time to put some thought into what you dress because it might affect your self-esteem and the way you carry yourself.
Every 30 minutes, no matter where you are, you should try to get up and move about. Don’t stay seated for longer than is reasonable without taking a short stroll.
Be sure both of your feet are touching the floor when you sit. Don’t ever cross your legs or slouch back in your chair.
