Housework…really is a pain the neck, back etc! Household chores can be a pain in the sacroiliac. - Washing dishes, vacuuming, even talking on the phone - can strain your back, including the sacroiliac area near the tailbone, and result in debilitating discomfort. Back-Saving Tips The American Chiropractic Association suggests the following dos and donts for chores and relaxation: •When you wash dishes, open the cabinet beneath the sink, bend one knee and put your foot on the shelf under the sink. Lean against the counter so some of your weight is supported in front. •When ironing, raise one foot a bit. Place it on a small stool or a book to take some strain off your back. •To vacuum, use a fencers stance. Put all your weight on one foot, then step forward and back with the other foot as you push the vacuum forward and back. Use the back foot as a pivot when you turn. •While talking on the phone, dont cradle the phone between your ear and shoulder. That can lock up the spinal joints in the neck and upper back, and cause pain. Instead, hold the phone with your hand or use the speakerphone. •While watching television or relaxing, dont use the sofa arm as a pillow. The angle is much too sharp for your neck. •Use a cold pack if your back begins to hurt. Wrap an ice pack in a towel moistened with warm water. The warmth gives way to gradual cold, which likely will alleviate the discomfort. (No ice? Try frozen veggies instead.) •If pain persists for more than a day or two or if you experience numbness, tingling or weakness in your arms or legs, see a doctor of chiropractic.
Posted on: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:02:27 +0000
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