Advice

Certain habits and activities can aggravate your condition or delay healing. Avoid these common mistakes…

• Prolonged Sitting or Bed Rest

Too much inactivity weakens muscles and stiffens joints, worsening the problem.

• Poor Posture

Slouching, hunching over your phone, or leaning forward when sitting all increase spinal pressure.

• Heavy Lifting With Bad Form

Avoid bending and twisting while carrying weight. Always lift with your legs, not your back.

• Ignoring Pain Signals

Pushing through sharp or radiating pain can lead to nerve damage or prolonged inflammation.

• Overstretching the Lower Back

Not all pain needs stretching, some cases (like disc herniations) require stabilization instead.

Consider seeing a physical therapist if your pain is persistent, worsens with certain movements, or interferes with daily activities. The earlier you act, the faster your recovery.