Back Dr in Clifton Reveals 5 Ways to Protect Your Back

April 19, 2021

HARVARD TRAINED back PAIN DOCTORS in New jersey

Avoid Back Pain when Your Are Working On Your Feet All Day

If there is one thing we can be sure of by now is that too much of something is bad for your wellbeing. For example, sitting at your desk all day can be detrimental to your health, but so can standing for an extended period of time.

Standing is a normal posture that should not be harmful to your health. However, maintaining an upright posture requires a lot of work from your muscles, which can have a negative impact on your health in the long run.

Prolonged standing can be bad for your legs, feet, and hips, but especially for your back. Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and happens to most of us at least once. There are many causes why you may deal with back pain, including health conditions, wear and tear that comes with age, and repetitive movements.

If back pain becomes too difficult to handle, it is always advised you visit a spine center and seek the medical advice of a board-certified doctor. At Pain Treatment Specialists, we use state of the art equipment and employ a team of skilled pain physicians that are ready to help. If you are looking for a back Dr in Clifton, specialized in interventional pain, don’t hesitate to contact us.

We believe that prevention is better than the cure, so to give your feet and back some help, our Harvard-trained back doctors have compiled a list of tips you can use to protect yourself from the dangers of prolonged standing. But first, let’s look at why standing can turn into such a health risk.

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How does prolonged standing affect you?

Standing for long periods of time requires considerable effort from your muscles and decreases blood flow to the loaded muscles. With inadequate blood flow, symptoms such as exhaustion, neck, leg muscle, and back pain become more common.

Prolonged standing, combined with a poor workstation layout (bad placement of displays or controls that the worker uses), restricts body mobility, resulting in decreased flexibility. The less freedom of movement the person has, the more problems that will arise.

Besides back pain, prolonged standing can also lead to vein inflammation, joint pain, or temporary immobilization of joints in the lower body.

Fortunately, all of these problems can become less of a hassle if you follow some simple advice and pain management practices.

Method 1: Learn to stand correctly

Many people suffer from back and muscle pain because they do not know how to stand in a way that is both comfortable and good for their posture.

If you want to avoid pain, keep your weight on the balls of your feet and slightly bend your knees. This posture relieves pressure on your hips and knees, which you can further regulate by moving your weight from one leg to the other. This is yet another simple exercise that increases blood flow while also strengthening your calves.

The good news is, when you stand, you burn twice as many calories compared to when you sit, so you’ll probably be fitter and healthier once you learn how to stand properly.

Method 2: Pick shoes that provide support

Flat-soled shoes may seem like the best option for those who work on their feet, but the truth is, this type of shoe is never recommended for prolonged standing. To keep proper posture, researchers discovered that the heel should be raised by at least a quarter of an inch, but for a maximum of 2 inches.

To avoid foot and leg soreness or fatigue, make sure the shoes you select have arch support. If you have trouble finding shoes that offer proper support, search for arch support insoles at your nearest sports store or drugstore. They should be quite inexpensive and will last you for a long time.

Method 3: Wear supportive equipment if necessary

For people struggling with leg or foot pain, compression stockings or socks may be a good idea, especially if they need to stand for prolonged hours every day. They are made out of an elastic material that compresses the foot to increase blood flow, preventing muscle pain.

For those of you struggling with back pain, a lumbar belt or back brace can provide additional support and reduce pain. These belts can help with mild to moderate back pain and reduce pressure on the spine, so you can move freely and continue on with your job.

Method 4: Take breaks and sit down

Taking sit breaks every hour is the perfect way to prevent problems created by standing or walking all day. Ten minutes of sitting is more than enough time to give your muscles a break and relax your back as well.

If taking a break every hour is not possible, try to take longer sitting breaks when the time allows. If you work in retail, for example, try to sit during slow hours or take a sitting lunch break. Don’t forget to stretch your legs and relax with some basic exercises, or even give yourself a quick foot massage.

Method 5: Exercise on the spot

If you can’t take breaks often, some light exercises can help relieve muscle tension and avoid soreness. The following exercises are easy and discrete, so you won’t have to take a break to relieve pain:

  • Bend one knee and aim to touch your bottom with the heel while remaining in your natural position. Do this on both legs to help relax the quadriceps.
  • Pretend you are kicking an imaginary ball with your instep repeatedly. This will keep your gluteus maximus, the largest muscle in your body, from tightening due to prolonged standing.
  • Keep your back flat, stick your bottom out, rock back on your heels, and keep your knees slightly bent to stretch your hamstrings.

If your back pain still gives you trouble, you may need to seek further treatment. At Pain Treatment Specialists, our skilled doctors can use minimally invasive procedures to help you live a pain-free life. Don’t hesitate to contact our treatment center and schedule an appointment with our back pain specialists in Clifton, on Route 46E, just past the Ford dealership.

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Dr. Michael Nguyen

Dr. Nguyen is Harvard Trained and Board Certified in Pain Management. His pain center accepts major medical insurances and Medicare.

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Dr. Hanna is a Harvard Trained back specialist in New Jersey and New York.  He serves as Medical Director of Pain Management.
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Dr. Lombardi is a Harvard Trained back pain treatment doctor, currently seeing patients in Clifton and West Orange, and Paramus New Jersey.

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Dr. Volney is a Harvard Trained back treatment doctor seeing patients in the NJ areas of Clifton & West Orange, and in NYC.

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Dr. Michael Nguyen

Dr. Nguyen is Harvard Trained and Board Certified in Pain Management. His pain center accepts major medical insurances and Medicare.