{"id":12043,"date":"2024-03-13T12:00:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T12:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=12043"},"modified":"2024-03-14T17:53:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T17:53:36","slug":"5-tips-to-help-avoid-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2024\/03\/13\/5-tips-to-help-avoid-back-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Help Avoid Back Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13031 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/06\/iStock-1397841645-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"5 Tips to Help Avoid Back Pain\" width=\"700\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/06\/iStock-1397841645-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/06\/iStock-1397841645-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/06\/iStock-1397841645-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/06\/iStock-1397841645-1536x832.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/06\/iStock-1397841645-2048x1109.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/06\/iStock-1397841645-1200x650.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An estimated 80% of U.S. adults will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. It\u2019s the leading cause of disability worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2024\/03\/13\/5-tips-to-help-avoid-back-pain\/#espanol\">Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Back and neck pain can range from a mild, dull ache to severe, disabling pain that restricts movement and interferes with your ability to function normally. Back pain generally falls into two categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Acute pain<\/strong> comes on quickly and intensely. Pain that occurs suddenly in your back or neck because of an injury is considered acute pain. This type of pain usually lasts six weeks or less.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chronic pain<\/strong> may begin quickly or slowly and may linger for weeks, months, or even years. It can be continuous or intermittent (it comes and goes). Chronic pain is less common than acute pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cBack and neck pain can be caused by a variety of issues or injuries,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/david-clements-md\">David H. Clements, MD<\/a>, Director, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. \u201cCommon causes include traumatic injury, strenuous activity, being out of shape, degenerative conditions such as arthritis or osteoporosis, a herniated disk or pinched nerve, or spinal deformity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few tips to help avoid back pain in your everyday life:<\/p>\n<h3>1.) Get Moving<\/h3>\n<p>Try to incorporate 20 to 30 minutes of movement into your daily routine. Choose a variety of strength, flexibility, and aerobic activities. Yoga, tai chi, light weightlifting, walking, and swimming all have health benefits and can help with lower back pain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you do not already have an exercise routine, consider a few things: your current activity level, any recent injuries, and your cardiovascular health,\u201d Dr. Clements says. \u201cYou should always consult your primary care physician before starting a new exercise routine.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>2.) Sit Properly While Working at a Desk<\/h3>\n<p>When working at a desk, either at home or in the office, it is important to maintain good posture while sitting for hours at a time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn an ideal situation, you should have an adjustable office chair to help you sit in the best position for your lower back,\u201d Dr. Clements says. \u201cIf you are working from home, even part time, and don\u2019t have an office chair, try placing a rolled up towel behind the small of your back wherever you are sitting.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To sit ergonomically, even at home, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep your feet flat on a sturdy surface.<\/li>\n<li>Position your knees, hips, and elbows at 90-degree angles.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your wrists are in a straight and neutral position.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your neck straight, with your eyes looking slightly down into the top third of the computer or laptop screen.<\/li>\n<li>Keep everything you need within arm\u2019s reach.<\/li>\n<li>Get up to stretch occasionally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3.) Take Standing Breaks<\/h3>\n<p>If you have a job that requires you to sit at a desk all day, incorporate standing breaks at least every one to two hours by standing, stretching, or walking for 10 to 20 minutes to \u201cwake up\u201d your body. Consider a standing desk as long as you can work without leaning over and straining your neck.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSitting for long periods of time, even in the proper position, can tighten your muscles and cause your lower back to hurt,\u201d says Dr. Clements. \u201cTaking breaks to stand, or using a standing desk, can help take the pressure off the lower back.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>4.) Maintain a Healthy Weight<\/h3>\n<p>Holding on to extra weight, particularly around your midsection, can shift your center of gravity and increase the chance you will experience back pain. Work with your doctor to identify your ideal weight for your body and lifestyle, and try to stay within 10 pounds of that.<\/p>\n<h3>5.) Sleep Well<\/h3>\n<p>Make sure to get the proper amount of sleep in a position where you can keep your spine aligned from your hips to your head. Sleeping with your knees pulled up toward your chest, while on your side, helps keep the spine supported and balanced. If you need to sleep on your back, put a pillow under your knees. Try to avoid sleeping on your stomach, which increases pressure on your spine and can make pain worse.<\/p>\n<h3>About the Spine Program at Cooper<\/h3>\n<p>Cooper University Health Care\u2019s multidisciplinary team of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/spine-program\">spine specialists<\/a> can help ease your pain and improve your quality of life using the latest treatments and technologies available. Our experts excel at diagnosing and treating a wide range of spinal conditions using both surgical and nonsurgical techniques.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Cooper\u2019s spine services, to schedule an appointment, call <a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a> (<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737)<\/a> or use our <a href=\"https:\/\/request.cooperhealth.org\/request.php?source=ehealth_blog\">online form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"espanol\"><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>5 consejos para ayudar a evitar el dolor de espalda<\/h2>\n<p>Se estima que el 80 % de los adultos estadounidenses experimentar\u00e1n dolor en la espalda baja en alg\u00fan momento de sus vidas, y es la principal causa de discapacidad en todo el mundo.<\/p>\n<p>El dolor de espalda y cuello puede variar desde un dolor leve y sordo hasta un dolor severo e incapacitante que restringe el movimiento e interfiere con su capacidad para funcionar normalmente. El dolor de espalda generalmente se divide en dos categor\u00edas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dolor agudo <\/strong>aparece r\u00e1pido e intensamente. El dolor que ocurre repentinamente en la espalda o el cuello como resultado de una lesi\u00f3n se considera dolor agudo. Este tipo de dolor suele durar seis semanas o menos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dolor cr\u00f3nico <\/strong>puede aparecer r\u00e1pido o lentamente y puede persistir durante semanas, meses o incluso a\u00f1os. Puede ser continuo o intermitente (va y viene). El dolor cr\u00f3nico es menos com\u00fan que el dolor agudo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cEl dolor de espalda y cuello puede ser causado por una variedad de problemas o lesiones\u201d, dice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/david-clements-md\">David H. Clements, MD<\/a>, Director, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. \u201cLas causas comunes incluyen lesiones traum\u00e1ticas, actividad extenuante, no estar en forma, afecciones degenerativas como artritis u osteoporosis, hernia de disco o pinzamiento de nervio, o deformidad de la columna\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aqu\u00ed hay algunos consejos para ayudar a evitar el dolor de espalda en su vida diaria.:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.) Mu\u00e9vase<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trate de incorporar de 20 a 30 minutos de movimiento en su rutina diaria. Elija una variedad de actividades de fuerza, flexibilidad y aer\u00f3bicas. Yoga, el tai chi, el levantamiento de pesas ligero, caminar y nadar tienen beneficios para la salud y pueden ayudar con el dolor en la espalda baja.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSi a\u00fan no tiene una rutina de ejercicios, considere algunas cosas: su nivel de actividad actual, cualquier lesi\u00f3n reciente y su salud cardiovascular\u201d, dice el Dr. Clements. \u201cSiempre debe consultar a su m\u00e9dico de atenci\u00f3n primaria antes de comenzar una nueva rutina de ejercicios\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.) Si\u00e9ntese correctamente mientras trabaja en un escritorio<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cuando se trabaja en un escritorio, ya sea en casa o en la oficina, es importante <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2021\/12\/08\/how-better-posture-can-improve-your-health\/\">mantener una buena postura<\/a> mientras \u00a0est\u00e1 sentado durante horas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEn una situaci\u00f3n ideal, debe tener una silla de oficina ajustable que lo ayude a sentarse en la mejor posici\u00f3n para su espalda baja\u201d, dice el Dr. Clements. \u201cSi est\u00e1 trabajando desde casa, incluso a tiempo parcial, y no tiene una silla de oficina, intente colocar una toalla enrollada detr\u00e1s de la parte baja de su espalda donde sea que est\u00e9 sentado.<\/p>\n<p>Para sentarse ergon\u00f3micamente, incluso en casa, sigua estos pasos:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mantenga los pies planos sobre una superficie resistente.<\/li>\n<li>Coloque las rodillas, las caderas y los codos en \u00e1ngulos de 90 grados.<\/li>\n<li>Aseg\u00farese de que sus mu\u00f1ecas est\u00e9n en una posici\u00f3n recta y neutral.<\/li>\n<li>Mantenga el cuello derecho, con los ojos mirando ligeramente hacia abajo en el tercio superior de la pantalla de la computadora o computadora port\u00e1til.<\/li>\n<li>Mantenga todo lo que necesita al alcance de la mano.<\/li>\n<li>Lev\u00e1ntese para estirarse de vez en cuando.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3.) P\u00f3ngase de pie para tomar descansos<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Si tiene un trabajo que requiere que est\u00e9 sentado en un escritorio todo el d\u00eda, incorpore descansos de pie al menos cada una o dos horas poni\u00e9ndose de pie, estir\u00e1ndose o caminando durante 10 a 20 minutos para &#8220;despertar&#8221; su cuerpo. Considere un escritorio de pie siempre que pueda trabajar sin inclinarse y forzar el cuello.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEstar sentado durante largos per\u00edodos de tiempo, incluso en la posici\u00f3n adecuada, puede tensar los m\u00fasculos y causar dolor en la parte baja de la espalda\u201d, dice el Dr. Clements. \u201cTomar descansos para pararse o usar un escritorio para trabajar de pie puede ayudar a aliviar la presi\u00f3n en la parte baja de la espalda\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.) Mantener un peso saludable<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>La retenci\u00f3n al peso extra, particularmente alrededor de la secci\u00f3n media, puede cambiar su centro de gravedad y aumentar la posibilidad de que experimente dolor de espalda. Trabaje con su m\u00e9dico para identificar su peso ideal para su cuerpo y estilo de vida, y trate de mantenerse dentro de las 10 libras de ese peso.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.) Dormir bien<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aseg\u00farate de dormir lo suficiente, en una posici\u00f3n en la que puedas mantener la columna alineada desde las caderas hasta la cabeza. Dormir con las rodillas levantadas hacia el pecho, mientras est\u00e1 de lado, ayuda a mantener la columna vertebral apoyada y equilibrada. Si necesita dormir boca arriba, coloque una almohada debajo de las rodillas. Trate de evitar dormir boca abajo, ya que eso aumenta la presi\u00f3n sobre la columna y puede empeorar el dolor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Acerca del Programa de la columna de Cooper <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>El equipo multidisciplinario de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/spine-program\">especialistas en columna<\/a> de Cooper University Health Care puede ayudarlo a aliviar su dolor y mejorar su calidad de vida utilizando los \u00faltimos tratamientos y tecnolog\u00edas disponibles. Nuestros expertos se destacan en el diagn\u00f3stico y tratamiento de una amplia gama de afecciones de la columna mediante t\u00e9cnicas quir\u00fargicas y no quir\u00fargicas.<\/p>\n<p>Para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre los servicios de columna de Cooper, para programar una cita, llame al <a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a> (<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737)<\/a> o use <a href=\"https:\/\/request.cooperhealth.org\/request.php\">nuestro formulario en l\u00ednea<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An estimated 80% of U.S. adults will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. It\u2019s the leading cause of disability worldwide. 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