Our backs do amazing things and are constantly challenged. Whether through prolonged sitting or intensive exercise – our musculoskeletal system carries us through the day. To support your natural mobility and general well-being, a conscious interplay of activity and care is crucial.
So what can you do to keep your back healthy?
First things first: a strong foundation for the back can be created primarily through two things: regular exercise and an adequate supply of important nutrients. Let’s take a closer look at these two important pillars!
Why is exercise good for your back?
Our backs are made to move. Countless small joints, muscles and tendons work together to maintain the strength and mobility of the spine. The back can and should move in many different directions and in many different ways.
However, the reality is usually different: Many people’s lives are characterized by long hours of sitting, one-sided strain and a lack of exercise. This can quickly manifest itself in acute problems.
Exercise is therefore a particularly important stimulus for a pain-free back.
What exercise is good for your back?
Keep it simple! Even simple activities can make a big difference: going for a walk or Nordic walking, targeted training with gentle strengthening exercises and consciously changing your position in everyday life can get your muscles into action and support an upright posture. This is not about top sporting performance. What is important is regularity and variety.
Should you take it easy if you have back pain?
Important: If you have acute back problems, you should proceed very carefully and, if in doubt, seek medical advice before starting any new exercise.
Heat or cold can also be very helpful at this time. Try out what feels better!
Heat packs are usually the treatment of choice for tension.
How important are nutrients for the back?
For the body to function optimally, it needs a variety of different nutrients that should be in a good balance. Of course, this also applies to the back with its diverse structures.
Therefore, in addition to exercise, the topic of nutrient supply also plays a role for many people when dealing with their back in everyday life.
What diet is good for the back?
Good nutrition is best achieved through a balanced, varied and “colorful” diet.
These tips can help:
- You should eat three portions of vegetables and two portions of fruit a day. A portion is roughly the amount you can hold in your hand, for example an apple, an orange or a small piece of broccoli.
- Find out which fruit and vegetables are currently in season in your area! Not only can you get these seasonal foods particularly cheaply, but they are often also richer in important nutrients.
- Nuts, seeds and high-quality vegetable oils are valuable additions to a varied diet. Enrich your diet with these foods every day if possible!
- Whenever possible, opt for whole grain varieties of bread, pasta and rice! Caution: Not all dark bread is wholemeal bread. Find out exactly what ingredients are used!
- Sugar, white flour and animal fats should not play too big a role in your diet.
- Also make sure you drink enough! Water is important for the whole body, including the joints in your back, as it helps to maintain normal physical and cognitive functions.
Targeted nutritional support
A varied diet is always an important basis for your vitality. However, there are situations or phases in which targeted supplementation can be useful. One well-known example is vitamin D, which our body produces primarily through sunlight on the skin. Many people therefore decide to supplement their daily nutrient intake, especially in times when there is little daylight.
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