- If your job requires sitting for long hours, sit only for short period, taking breaks in between.
- Place a supportive towel roll at the belt line of your back when sitting in a car.
- Sleep on a good firm surface.
- Keep your back straight when performing activities like vacuuming, sweeping, etc.
- Bend backwards to increase the curve of your back while you cough or sneeze.
- Lift heavy loads as a team and not alone.
- Try sleeping on your side with your knees slightly bent and a comfortable pillow placed between the knees, this helps to avoid exerting the back.
Don’ts:
- Do not lift heavy objects, bend forward or down in lifting or keeping things.
- Avoid too much movement and restrict your activities as much as possible till the inflammation undergoes healing.
- Do not perform any exercises without the guidance of your therapist or your doctor as this can cause muscle sprain and do more harm than good.
- Do not self-medicate yourself and do not neglect your medications and physiotherapy exercises.
