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"Keep Your Back in Top Shape

Prevent injury and maintain a healthy back with these sensible strategies.

Once you’ve had an episode of back pain, you’re more likely to have another that’s more intense and takes longer to heal. Prevention is crucial.

Maintain a healthy weight.

There are two ways excess body weight can set the stage for back pain. First, increased weight adds to compressive forces on the spine.
Where you carry weight is also a factor. People who carry weight in their abdominals end up with a muscle imbalance, front to back; abdominal muscles lengthen and weaken, which causes low back muscles to become tighter.

Perfect your posture.

Good posture efficiently uses muscles and doesn’t overload them. When standing, draw your navel to your spine (as if you were putting on tight pants). You’ll engage the muscles that hold your back in a neutral position to avoid taxing joints and discs. Also, check your seated posture, especially if you spend a lot of t..."