Tips to tackle back pain

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Tips to tackle back pain

• Published: 24/01/2011 at 12:00 AM
• Newspaper section: Life

Back pain is a common problem in office workers who are bound to their seats. It is caused primarily by sitting for too long without changing position and also by an unhealthy sitting posture.

It is necessary to change your position from time to time to allow the body to rest.

Here are some easy exercises that can be done at your desk:

Stand still and firmly hold the back of the chair and stretch your leg straight to the back. Gradually return to the original position. Alternate with the other leg and do this at least five times.

Sit on the chair and bend down until your feel the pressure on your back. Stay in this position for 15-30 seconds before returning to the original position. Repeat three to five times.

Always sit in the right position straight back with your bottom and thighs on the seat. The seat must be at a height that allows your feet to stay on the floor.

Stand erect, with your entire weight on the soles of your feet. Hold your stomach in order that to keep the lower part of the back straight. If standing for a long period of time, shift body weight between legs.