Keeping a healthy back

[tinkerbell23]

Can you go to a chiropracter for "maintenence" rather than wait untill you have back problems?

With the job i do back problems are common...even from training i definately notice its more painfull sometimes in my lower back especially.

I try to do light excersises in gym for back, will invest in really good training shoes to wear aswell.

Any tips at all?? Chiropracter? - really want to maintain a healthy back xx

[excelsior-1]

hello tinkerbell, you lovely thing.

how's the job ?

[tinkerbell23]

Very good thanks excels hope u r well too x

[gingejbee]

The best preventive maintenance for backs is regular, gentle specific back exercises (I have a whole book full of them!- or Google). They serve to keep the spine flexible and all the surrounding muscles strong.
And also care with lifting etc., of course.

[Kiki-frog]

Tinks, pilates is really good for building up lower back strength. I'd phone both a chiropractor and an osteopath just to see what they say - that won't cost you anything. But definitely give pilates a try - it's really helped with my back problems. Good luck with the job. x

[tinkerbell23]

Thanks!!! Groupon has offered deals recently for chiros so was tempted! I get pain occasionally almost enough to take painkillers but not quite- so nothing too bad but want to avoid anything serious x

[Mosaic]

I found a back support invaluable:
http://www.support4ph...y-power-plus-belt.php
or else https://www.support4p...4yvjbICFcEOfAodi3wAJQ
There are lots of different sorts and sellers.

[tinkerbell23]

Thanks mosaic ill read up on them xx

[sunny-dave]

Pilates - agree with kiki - has helped a couple of my friends to strengthen their backs

[firewatch]

my fil has a back excrsiser looks like torture but bloomin works i us it each time we go up and flood for a few days (prolapsed discs in my lower back).