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Terrible Habits That May Cause Back Pain

By Genevieve Cunningham

Everyone has a few bad habits. We develop them over time, and for the most part, they don’t cause significant harm. But some bad habits are a lot worse than others. Some are damaging to our bodies and minds, and quitting these habits is crucial for our overall well-being. Take a look at these terrible habits that might be harming the health of your back (and while body!), followed by some tips for giving them up and boosting your health.

You Haven’t Given Up Smoking

Smoking is one of the worst things that you can do for your body. It can lead to lung disease or cancer, ages the skin, yellows the teeth, and shortens your life by years. It can also cause back pain. The idea is that smoking harms the development and protection of the bones. The longer you smoke, the more damage you do, and the more likely you are to experience significant pain. If you are still partaking in this well known bad habit, get the help you need to quit today.

You Play Video Games

It’s not actually video games, in and of themselves, that are so terrible for your health. It’s all the sitting. Playing video games might mean hours and hours sitting on the couch with little movement or activity. It most likely also means poor posture with plenty of slouching. In order to negate the harmful side effects of video games, limit your time behind the screen or buy video games that require you to get up and move.

You’re a Workaholic

Even though we often think that being a workaholic is necessary, it’s often just a habit that we develop. While there are instances where people have to work harder and longer, it generally doesn’t happen all day, every day. Picking up this habit means you’ll be sitting or standing in the same position for hours, avoiding physical movement or exercise, and neglecting your body’s need for adequate rest and relaxation. If you are a workaholic, do your best to stick to your designated hours. Remember that all of your work will still be there tomorrow, and unless it’s necessary, force yourself to go home.

While breaking these bad habits will be your best bet, that can be easier said than done. Quitting smoking takes time and effort and incredible willpower. And overworking? Sometimes it just has to be done. In order to help negate the bad side effects, try adding one really great habit to the mix: Chiropractic care. Chiropractors focus on your spine. They’ll look for misalignments, correct them, and leave you feeling better than ever. The correction of these problem spots often leads to a relief in pain and discomfort, as well as a boost in other healthy benefits for your body. While you work to beat bad habits, and even long after they’re gone, adding chiropractic care to your routine is one of the best ways to protect your back and entire body.

If you would like to try chiropractic care, check out The Joint Chiropractic. At The Joint, getting care is easier than ever. Just use their walk-in visits and affordable pricing to your advantage, and get the care you need to boost your health. Beating bad habits is a great idea, but so is adding in some good ones. Get rid of back pain and protect your spine with a quick trip to The Joint as soon as today.

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