Movement. Exercise. Strength Training. Flexibility Work. Movement. Healthy Sleep. Good Shoes. Movement. Supportive Chair. Floor Sitting. Hydration. More Movement.
There really is not a lot more to it than that.
Your back needs to be challenged to become strong, to stay strong and therefore be healthy.
Movement must be in all planes that the back is capable, including your arms lifting above your head and out to the sides, and your legs moving in every way possible, and folding yourself in half to touch your toes.
Yoga and Pilates
Yoga and Pilates will cover all of these options, but a combination of weightlifting, swimming, walking and other sports will do the same if you do not particularly get on with either of those.
Choose something to do, build up to it gradually within your current means, and feel the benefits almost straight away.
Walking is an excellent way to start. Your back is the engine of walking – whilst most of us think it is the legs or the glutes, without a flexible and moving back, it simply wouldn’t happen. Your back twists and moves to aid the momentum needed to drive us forward. If walking is uncomfortable for your back, then maybe it is time to have it properly assessed and cared for so that you can walk in comfort again.
Not sure what to do or where to start? Don’t know what you are capable of right now? Please do get booked in for a Sports Massage session, or if you prefer, a Reiki session for deep relaxation. Chloe also offers specific and targeted Personal Training tailored to getting you recovered as quickly as possible.
There is no reason to live in pain, when you can visit Astral Fitness and move well for life.
Thank you for taking time to read this week’s blog – Healthy Back Practices.
Don’t forget to get your next sports massage at www.astralfitness.co.uk. You can use my Booking Link or check out my website for a little further information at www.astralfitness.co.uk
We look forward to helping you.
Chloe, Jen, and Steve
Psssst. Reiki also now available at Astral Fitness… book now to avoid disappointment.