SGBP Final 4

 Limiting alcohol and caffeine  No smoking. Smokers are at higher risk for back problems, perhaps because smoking decreases bl ...

o Spread your feet apart to give yourself a wide base of support. o Stand as close as possible to the object being lifted. o Ben ...

A PROPER ergonomic chair supports six most important points in your body while you are seated: o Upper back (thoracic) o Lower b ...

Lower back support in an ergonomic office chair is very important. The lumbar spine has an inward curve, and sitting for long pe ...

 A wrap around design to increase the contact area with the back, providing total support and enhanced comfort. This helps main ...

 Pneumatic height adjustment: Gas lift mechanism is better as it provides a cushioning effect by absorbing the impact of the bo ...

 Eat plenty of calcium-rich foods, such as nonfat milk, low-fat yogurt, broccoli, cauliflower, salmon and leafy green vegetable ...

o Some practitioners advise postmenopausal women to consume more foods containing plant estrogens, especially tofu, soyabean mil ...

under extra stress. Muscle strain is the most common cause of back pain due to poor posture. Fatigue also contributes to poor po ...

wall. If your posture in correct, you will have no more than two inches between the small of your back and the wall and you will ...

Flattened Back Flat back is more likely to be a problem when sitting than when standing. If the pelvis is tilted too far backwar ...

Upper Back Posture Error Rounded Shoulders If your shoulders are rounded you need to stretch the chest muscles and strengthen yo ...

Other Posture Errors Forward Head The back of ears should be in line with shoulders, chin parallel to floor. If you are constant ...

Proper posture while sitting Besides lower back pain, neck pain is common when good posture is not maintained while sitting. Mak ...

Correct sitting posture for reading or writing The arms should hang at your sides. If your computer keyboard is too high or too ...

Lying on back with knees bent – pillow under knees for support: Lying on the back with straight legs can cause low back pain. If ...

Neck support The pillow supports the neck by filling the space between the head and shoulders. The pillow should not force your ...

comfort as the cushioning materials and/or foam or innerspring core gradually compress and lose their ability to recover height. ...

N. B. Times until return to full duty will vary with severity of back pain and type of work and are typical for ages 35 to 55 ye ...

You may also notice that as far as weightlifting is concerned, you should lift only a quarter of what you normally lift at the s ...