Household chores can be a contributing factor to your back pain so it is important to do these in the correct manner and to limit the time spent doing these. Our Liverpool Chiropractor lists below a number of things may help you relieve back pain whilst undertaking these regular chores.
Vacuum Cleaning / Hoovering Pain Free
Using an upright vacuum cleaner means less bending down than with cylinder type. On the minus side, a standard upright may be heavier to push around, though there are lightweight varieties. Get help moving large pieces of furniture, so you can vacuum underneath them and avoid twisting your body. Also a cleaner with a long hose works better for cleaning the stairs rather than balancing the cleaner on the steps with one hand while cleaning.
Dusting / Making Beds / Cleaning Baths Pain Free
Kneel down for these chores. That way, you’ll create less strain on your spine than when stooping over and bending your back. Bend your knees or kneel to tuck in sheets, clean the bath bend your hips and knees and keep your back straight, support your weight with an arm.
Shopping Pain Free
Use a trolley rather than a basket, so you’re not carrying a load unnecessary and don’t load them too full. Be careful lifting your goods out of the trolley at the checkout or the car, bend from the hips and try not to round your back.
If you are carrying shopping bags, even the load out. Carry one in each hand.
Washing the dishes Pain Free
Don’t stoop, raise the washing bowl up by placing an upturned bowl underneath it. Try to limit washing the dishes to 30 minutes and if need be split it into two sessions.
If you are suffering with back pain you will know how debilitating it can be. Our Liverpool chiropractor can help you with fast, effective pain relief and we will give you a tailor made plan to help keep you pain free. to make an appointment with our Chiropractor please contact us.
