Root Causes of Back Pain

Injury from sporting activities, motoring accidents, incorrect posture during sleeping, sitting, driving, working activities may cause damage to the spine, resulting in pain. 

Simply, the joints within the spine allow for smooth spinal motion when they are properly aligned.  If their position is compromised, symptoms occur which manifest as pain.  Similarly, pain is often generated when the nerves in the spine are irritated or compressed. Nerve irritation in many instances occurs due to disc damage. 


If pain and discomfort are not addressed, in many cases, the body will compensate by altering structural balance. If ignored, this pain and discomfort can result in:

  • Increased susceptibility to degeneration and arthritis 
  • Nerve compression
  • Disc damage
  • Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
  • Altered autonomic nerve response
  • Restricted movement of the head and neck
  • Disturbed brain function
     

A healthy lifestyle, a healthy spine 

Posture

Posture is a key element to maintaining a painfree and healthy lifestyle.

Try a few ways to implement better posture

Standing Correcty:

  • Tuck your tummy in
  • Wear moderately low healed shoes
  • Keep your feet roughly shoulder width apart
  • Stand straight and tall with your shoulders pulled backwards
  • Keep your head centered, your earlobes should be inline with your shoulders
  • Standing for long periods of time? shift body weight from toes to heels and from one foot to another

While Sitting:

  • Don't cross your legs
  • Keep knees at or below hip level
  • Make sure you use a back rest to support your lower back.

Have a better night sleep:

  • Avoid sleeping on your stomach
  • If you sleep on your side, place a pillow between your legs
  • If you sleep on your back, place a pillow under your knees

Want to know more about how posture affects your everyday life? Come in and speak to one of our team. Contact Us Today!
 

Driving, work life, recreation  and your spines health

We might think we are relaxed when driving, however sitting for long periods of time can cause undue stress on your neck, upper and lower back.

Sitting incorrectly for long periods of time or distance can cause increased stress and strain on our bodies muscles, joints and ligaments and over time may cause pain and discomfort.
 

Here are some helpful tips to try and incorporate while your driving:

     I    Don’t have your seat too close to the steering wheel- Check the following to find the best position:

           •   Your arms should feel relaxed while holding the steering wheel with a slight bend in the elbow.

           •   Avoid gripping the steering wheel or resting  your elbows on the window.

           •   Additionally your feet should not over reach to operate the pedals.

           •   Make sure your knees are either hip level with or below

    II   Have your seat in a slightly reclined position, and use the lumbar (lower back) support

    III Make sure you have a headrest, this will ensure limited effects against whiplash injuries, position the headrest so that it is at the same height as the top of

         your ears.

    IV  Always wear  your seat belt

                                                                    Education image

Have ever been involved in a road accident? Are you suffering from pain and discomfort?
To learn more about how KKT can help, make an appointment with one of our Orthopedic Specalists Today! Contact us Today!

 

Helpful Tips for a Healthier Working Posture

Most people spend 8+ hours a day at work, many using a desk and computer. Are you aware there is a correct way to sit at your desk and have your computer positioned?
A position which will enhance your posture and help to alleviate the possibility of future back pain and posture related deformaties.

The below points and image will help you to improve your working posture.

  • Ensure your computer screen is at the right height, the top of the PC should be in line with your eyebrows.
  • When sitting- keep a 1cm space between the seat and your legs.
  • Make sure the chair seat isn’t tilting forwards or backwards. Make sure it is in a horizontal position.
  • keep your elbows at keyboard level, you may need to adjust your desk or chair height.
  • If your using a laptop ensure you use a laptop stand, additional keyboard and mouse, avoid any strain on your wrists and arms.

Education posture

 

To learn more about KKT® or to make an appointment with one of our Othopedic specialists.

Please call 0097444349888, 0097433133385

KKT® Tomorrow’s healthcare, Today!

So come in today for a consultation and take the first step to feeling great again. Because life won’t wait and neither should you!

Get back to health and get back to being you again.

 

Request a call back

Send us an Email