• If your work requires sitting for long hours, making sure you take frequent breaks to stretch your back.
• Don't twist when you are lifting heavy objects.
• Stop smoking, if you smoke.
• Lose weight by adopting healthy eating if you are obese.
• Stand upright, head facing forward, back straight, and balance your weight evenly on both feet.
• Sit upright with support to the small of back.
• Push things, and do not pull them.
• Wear flat shoes which put less strain on back.
• Sleep on a firm mattress that keeps your spine straight.
• Regular health checkups are extremely essential with age.