At least once in your life, you must have felt discomfort in your back after performing some wrong movement, right? And believe me: you are not alone in this. Most people who suffer from some form of back pain practice at least one of the five posture errors we’ll talk about next. Keep reading and see what mistakes we make when it comes to the health of our backs.
Bad posture in front of the computer
This mistake is the most committed by those who work in front of the computer. Having your back bent over or leaning over the keyboard, while it looks comfortable, is not healthy for your spine and, in the long run, can cause a lot of problems as well as pain. The right thing is to keep your spine straight and your feet flat on the floor. Remember: Cross-legged is not recommended. Also, ideally, the monitor is at eye level to prevent you from bending over.
Stay in the same position for hours
In addition to harming the spine, staying in the same position for hours hinders the blood circulation process. The ideal is to get up and take a walk every hour.
Lift something off the floor without bending your knees
A very common habit that harms (a lot) the lower back is lifting weights off the floor with your legs straight. The ideal is to bend your knees and put strength in your legs rather than your back. So you don’t overload your spine. volume_upcontent_copysharestar_border
Wear high heels often
Although they enhance any woman’s look, wearing high heels constantly can damage your spine, as well as your feet, ankles, and knees. That’s because these shoes alter the body’s natural position.
Support your body weight on one of your legs
Who has never wanted to rest one leg and put all their weight on the other? However, this turns out to be worse than simply using both. After all, the asymmetry caused by this action is reflected in the spine. The ideal, therefore, is to distribute the weight throughout the body.