8 Everyday Activities That Damage Your Spine

The spine is the backbone of your body that keeps it together. It’s important that you take care of it at any age. We’ve made a list of everyday activities that, as it turns out, might harm your spine. Who would have known that brushing your teeth could be so dangerous!

8 Everyday Activities That Damage Your Spine

– When washing up, we usually stand in a half-bent position with strained arms. Because of this, the intervertebral discs of the thoracic section quickly wear out, which leads to pains between the shoulder blades.
– Don’t bend over to the wheel. Sit on the ground next to it instead so that your eyes are on the same level as the car’s fender.
– Remember that heavy objects should be lifted with your knees bent. For most women, a heavy object is something weighing more than 5 lbs (2 kg); for most men, more than 11 lbs (5 kg).
– If not every day, at least once a week we clean up our houses and brutally torture our spines. Strained legs and back, active arm movements, weight lifting — that even sounds dangerous.
– We recommend lacing your shoes when seated and with your leg pulled up. Don’t do it crouched on the floor or standing and bending over.
– Backpacks have two straps for a reason. Use both of them for an even distribution of the load.
– When you need to take something heavy from above, you should use a chair to reduce the pressure to a minimum. Ideally, the weight should be at the level of your chest.
– When we stand, the pressure on the spine is much higher than during a long walk. If you have to stand for hours every day, you should find a way to mitigate the harmful influence on your spine.