Osteoporosis Tips

Spare your bones: Do daily activities correctly

1. Always sit up straight.
Pick a chair that supports the curve of your lower back (or use a rolled-up towel or lumbar roll). Sit with your spine lengthened, shoulders wide.

2. Prepare for a cough or sneeze.
Sudden sneezes can jerk a weakened torso forwards and injure the spine. If you feel one coming on, bend your knees, back straight, and put a hand on your thigh for support. Or brace your lower back with your hand to stay upright.

3. Do chores correctly.
Take care as you vacuum, mop floors or sweep the deck. Bend from your knees and hips, not your waist. Don’t twist; push rather than pull.

4. Bend from your hips.
When you lean down to load the dishwasher or make the bed, don’t sag from your waist. Instead, bend at your knees and hips, keeping your lower back straight.

5. Open with care.
Trying to lift a stuck or heavy window is a common cause of compression fractures, because it puts a great deal of pressure on your spine. Ask someone to help.

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