7 Jan 2011

Lower back pain?

Hi folks,

Now were all back at work with our nose’s to the grindstone, some of us maybe spending a long period of time in one particular position. This lack of movement may increase our risk of experiencing the dreaded lower back pain. In fact is nothing to be too concerned about & can be easily managed:

  1. Try to stay as mobile as you can throughout the day. E.g. if you’re desk based then spread printer runs, coffee breaks and visits to colleagues out throughout the day.      
  2. If you are working in a fixed position then try to alter your posture regularly. Adjusting your leg position and shifting your bodyweight left to right or back to forth etc is more beneficial that trying to maintain one optimum postural position.
  3. Obviously avoid tasks that place excessive strain on the lower back, however try to keep doing the majority of your daily & household jobs. This may cause a little discomfort but this can be managed with the safe use of mild painkillers if your doctor permits.
  4. Try sleeping on your side. If you normally sleep on your font or back this may aggravate lower back pain so turn on to your side & stack pillows to support your head.

Hopefully these techniques help, massage is also a popular treatment for re-occurring lower back pain management. If you think these techniques may be useful in your workplace please contact me as my ‘Lower back pain management’ workshop is packed full of more hints & tips.

Have a great weekend and eat lots of kiwi fruit to avoid the flu bug that’s out there!