If you are dealing with back pain some of the easiest tasks in life might prove to be more difficult. If you find brushing your teeth, plucking your eyebrows or shaving too uncomfortable try this out.
Most often when brushing our teeth we lean forward over the sink, bending over at the lower back, in case toothpaste drips. There are two ways you can minimize the discomfort while brushing your teeth. One way is to simply stand up straight. The other way is it support your upper body by placing your free hand on the sink and sticking your buttocks out. Sticking the buttocks out helps you bend at your hips and keep your lower back neutral. The less bending at the lower back and the upper body support lessen the stress on the spine an the muscles supporting the spine.
Dr Notley, Chiropractor and Athletic Therapist, in Winnipeg practices an evidence informed, multi-modal treatment method which combines spinal manipulation/mobilization, exercises, acupuncture and other modes of care, along with patient education. Dr Notley is available, by appointment, through the following link book appointment.
Originally posted on May 17, 2022 @ 4:39 pm