Keep Fit

Regular exercise helps maintain mobility and strength, but only if it’s done without pain! Walking, swimming and cycling are all excellent exercises.

Warm up

Whether you are doing sports, gardening or DIY’ing, you need to warm-up your muscles first. A brisk walk and some gentle stretching first could prevent that painful muscle pull.

Cool Down

Stretching out after exercise or physical activity is just as important as warming up. Do it gently without pain, and don’t ‘bounce’ – just stretch and hold.

Listen to your back: Pain is a warning sign

If what you are doing hurts, please stop. Don’t try to push through the pain.

Rest on a firm and supportive bed

Beds can be too hard. They should be firm enough so that they don’t sag in the middle, but they should still give enough to let your shoulders and hips sink in slightly.