Back health
The spinal cord in the spine dominates the activities of the whole body. As long as you take good care of your back, you can avoid the disease coming to you. However, some bad habits in life will make the body ugly, lead to low back pain and neck pain, and also affect internal organs such as the heart and gastrointestinal tract, so we must change the factors that will lead to back aging in time.

1, the sleeping mattress is too soft.

The mattress is too soft to support the body and cannot maintain the normal physiological curvature of the spine. The whole body trapped in the soft bed will cause the spine to stop sinking, increase the load of ligaments and intervertebral spaces around the spine, and cause low back pain over time.

2. Always wear high heels

After wearing high heels, the center of gravity will move forward, which will increase the stress of intervertebral disc tissue and hurt the spine. Over time, it will cause lumbar muscle strain and backache. The height of high heels should not exceed 5 cm, and the time of wearing high heels should not exceed three hours every day. At the same time, the front foot should be cushioned.

3, accustomed to carrying a shoulder bag

The time to carry the shoulder bag should not be too long, otherwise the stress on the left and right sides of the body will be uneven, which will lead to scoliosis and low back pain. You should choose a backpack with a slightly wider shoulder strap, and the weight should not exceed110.

4. Bad posture

Sitting for a long time, bending down, crossing your legs or lying with Ge You may all lead to scoliosis and lumbar muscle strain. Always sit up straight, hold your head up and abdomen in, and stand up and exercise every 40 minutes.

5. Please feel free to massage

The back has normal physiological curvature, and pulling at will aggravate discomfort, regardless of direction and angle. People with low back pain should choose regular hospital scientific massage.

1, properly exposed to sunlight

Regular sunshine on the back can promote the growth of yang and accelerate local blood circulation. Sunbathing time can be arranged from 15: 00 to 16: 00 for 30 minutes each time. In addition, pay attention to keep your back warm to prevent colds.

Step 2 knock properly

Regular back rubs can promote blood circulation, relax muscles and tendons. You can take a slap in the face. The former is to knock along both sides of the spine with virtual fist, while the latter is to pat with virtual palm and pat or tap from top to bottom. The back rubbing speed is about 60~ 100 times per minute, and the back rubbing time should not exceed 30 minutes. It is advisable to have vibration and no pain, and pat as much as possible before going to bed.

Step 3 massage

First rub your hands on your back and gently massage your back from top to bottom until the local skin is hot and red. Each massage is about 100~ 150 times.

5, chiropractic

Chiropractic can stimulate bladder meridian and its surrounding acupoints, thus improving the function of five internal organs. Hands should be along both sides of the spine, gently pinch the skin, while lifting, while pinching forward, from head and neck to tail and sacrum, repeating about 20~30 times.

6. Do chest expansion exercise or stretching before going to bed.

After waking up every morning, do chest expansion exercise for about 10 minutes, so that your arms can drive your back. You can also do stretching exercises before going to bed. Persistence can correct the posture of shoulder and back and relieve the symptoms of back pain.

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Low back pain lasting for more than three months, or low back pain accompanied by chills or fever and other symptoms, is likely to be a disease, such as osteoporosis or ankylosing spondylitis, or bone tumor, which needs further examination and treatment in the hospital.

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