Back Pain Tips: Help with Housework

Back Pain Tips: Help With Housework 

 

Follow these five simple rules to protect your back while you do housework. Simple household tasks can turn into trouble for people with persistent back pain. But following a few general rules can help minimize the risk of injury and keep your back healthy.

• Lifting. Avoid bending from the back or twisting while lifting objects. Instead, hold the object close to your body with a good base of support and your legs apart. Then, bend from the knees, lift and turn your entire body from the feet to move objects and avoid putting stress on your back. 
• Build strength as you stand. Try standing on one leg when standing while doing the dishes or brushing your teeth. This will help build strength in the core muscles of your lower back and abdomen. Use the sink to stabilize yourself if needed and alternate your legs every 30 seconds. 
• Change your position. When standing for long periods of time, such as cooking or cleaning, widen your stance or alternate your position to avoid repeated stress on the same muscles. 
• Stand proud when vacuuming. Avoid bending and pushing while vacuuming. Instead, stand upright with your chest pushed out slightly, think military style, and use your legs rather than your back to move forward and backward. 
• Keep weight close. Reach from as short a distance as possible when picking up objects. Keep the weight as close to your body as possible. For example, rather than reaching over the back seat to get an infant, get out of the car, sit next to the child in the back seat, bring the infant close to you and then scoot out of the car. 

 Reviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MD 

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Chiropractic Care Millennium Park - 30 N. Michigan Avenue - Suite 605 

Chicago, IL 60602 - Phone: 312-269-5556 

Chiropractic Care, Ltd. - 2417 W. 183rd Street - Homewood, IL 60430 

Phone: 708-798-5556

Please Welcome Dr. Grant Iannelli

Dr. Grant Iannelli, D.C., D.A.B.C.I.

Born and raised in southwest Michigan, Dr. Grant Iannelli received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National College of Chiropractic in 1984.

He completed National’s Family Practice residency program and became a board-certified chiropractic internist. Dr. Iannelli began his full-time career at National in 1988 and served for 25 years, rising to Professor of Clinics.

He is certified in acupuncture and taught the Cox Flexion-Distraction technique at National University for many years. Dr. Iannelli was a research clinician for many studies at National, including three that studied the use of Cox Flexion-Distraction technique in the treatment of chronic low back and neck pain. He has received advanced training in nutrition and the use of herbs and natural remedies.

Dr. Iannelli has maintained a private practice in DuPage county since 1986, treating not only musculoskeletal conditions, but also diagnosing and managing chronic pain, complex headaches, allergies, and hormonal and gastrointestinal problems.

He lives in Lombard with his wife, Mary Jo, has two grown sons, and loves to celebrate his favorite collegiate team, the University of Michigan Wolverines.

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Chiropractic Care Millennium Park - 30 N. Michigan Avenue - Suite 605 

Chicago, IL 60602 - Phone: 312-269-5556 

Chiropractic Care, Ltd. - 2417 W. 183rd Street - Homewood, IL 60430 

Phone: 708-798-5556

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Chiropractic Care Millennium Park - 30 N. Michigan Avenue - Suite 605 - Chicago, IL 60602

Phone: 312-269-5556
Chiropractic Care, Ltd. - 2417 W. 183rd Street - Homewood, IL 60430

Phone: 708-798-5556