Life Protection
Protect yourself and your loved ones from life's uncertainties with AIA's life insurance and takaful plans.
{{title}}
{{label}}28 January 2019
Allowing you to bend, twist, turn, sit and stand upright, your spine is one of the most important parts of your body. The spine contains hundreds of muscles, ligaments, and joints, giving your body the structure and support it needs. It also plays the vital role of carrying more than a million nerve messages from the brain to the rest of your body which allows you to feel sensations.
As we get older, it is normalto experience increased back aches and pains. Like any other parts of the body, the day-to-day use of your spine can cause back pain andeventually wear down its structure over time. Here are some common spine conditions:
1. Spinal Arthritis
While heredity plays a large part in the aging process, here are a few back pain prevention tips that you can try to minimise the impact on your spine.
SEE ALSO: BEGINNERS WORKOUT SERIES: AERIAL YOGA
PRACTICE GOOD POSTURE
The only way to keep your spine healthyis by strengthening the muscles that surround it. They extend from the base of your head all the way down to the bottom of your back, and are essential for even the simplest daily tasks. Here are 3 exercises to help develop the strength and support your spine needs.
BACK FLEXION EXERCISE
BRIDGE EXERCISE
THE FRONT PLANK
References