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Preventing Spine and Back Problems

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Channel: KUTV 2 News Salt Lake City · 2013 · News & Politics

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(KUTV) A common complaint you may have is back and joint pain. Doctors say there are some lifestyle changes you can do now to prevent injuries and degenerative problems in the future. First you need to exercise. According to Dr. Graham Hill, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, you need to exercise 25-35 minutes a day for 5 out of 7 days a week. Dr. Hill says you also need to change your diet to keep your bones and joints strong as you age. We see folks with osteoporosis and compression fractures frequently in aging populations. So for them, a particular diet would include getting enough calcium and vitamin D.If you are still looking for motivation to stop smoking, this is it. Smoking, according to Dr. Hill can cause problems with the joints and spines. There are many structures in the spine that receive poor blood flow more so than you expect. That blood flow is minimal even in a young, healthy adult and if you add the chemicals in the cigarettes onboard with that, the blood flow gets even worse. If you hurt your back, Dr. Hill says smoking will slow down the healing process. Another thing you need to remember is good posture. We sit a lot at work so it is important that you sit correctly to prevent problems down the road.For more information, visit www.checkyourhealth.org.(Copyright 2013 Sinclair Broadcasting Group)

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