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House Work Is Hard Work: 3 Tips to Prevent Back Pain

By Virginia Laird

There are many reasons to love the beauty and smell of a clean house. However, getting your house to the level of clean you enjoy can prove to be an act of congress. For millions, housework can be a struggle physically. Often, many endure back pain as they work to make the house a lovely place. The simple act of scrubbing the floor, lifting the heavy trash or laundry, or reaching to dust high places can be too much for the back. Chiropractors encourage those who find themselves with pain while trying to accomplish these simple tasks use a few tips that can help prevent such pain. These tips include:

  • Take breaks as you work
  • Stretch to release tension in the back
  • Lift heavy objects with the legs

Take Breaks as You Work

Although you may want to get the house clean and your chores done in just a short amount of time, this can prove to be a disaster for your back. Chiropractors suggest that taking plenty of breaks as you clean can help you avoid back pain. Research suggests that trying to accomplish too much in a short period of time can put unnecessary stress and strain on the back and lead to pain. During your breaks it is advised that you get off your feet and relax to help release tension from the joints of the spine.

Stretch to Release Tension in the Back

Stretching prior to physical activity is always a good idea. And yes! Cleaning house can prove to be a physically demanding activity. For this reason, chiropractors suggest that you stretch prior to beginning your cleaning routine. This can include stretching the legs, back, and neck. This simple act can help prevent and manage any back pain from taking over your house work. Give this tip a try the next time you get ready to spend the day deep cleaning your home and see exactly how well it can help you manage your pain.

Lift Heavy Objects With the Legs

As always, chiropractors suggest you lift heavy items with your legs. This can include laundry, full mop buckets, heavy dishes, and furniture. All these heavy items, when lifted improperly, can strain the back, which at times can lead to irreparable damage. Make sure you begin to make lifting heavy items with your legs a habit to help protect your spine.

For those who try all these things and still suffer with back pain, it can be necessary to make a trip to your chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic. There, you will visit with your chiropractor to establish a plan to help prevent and manage back pain. With more than 450 locations nationwide you are sure to find one nearby. And with no appointments necessary, getting started on your routine chiropractic care can be as simple as dropping by at your earliest convenience.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Phoenix, Ariz.

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