The Do's & Don'ts for People with Spinal Deformities due to Lumbar Spondylosis

The Do’s  for managing Lumbar Spondylosis are as follows:

Do Stay Well Hydrated: Ideally, it's best to drink plenty of water to keep the body well hydrated. But, if you've found that you finished your workout and haven't had anything to drink, take the time to focus on drinking at least eight ounces of water immediately, then plenty more throughout the day.

Do Exercise Regularly - Exercise is beneficial for strengthening our core muscles and spines but the exercise will be different in case of the patient suffering from lumbar spondylosis as compared to the person who has a healthier spine. It is advised to take rest when there is acute pain.

Do Think Outside The Box To Stay Fit And Active: The heavy, clunky machines at the gym are not recommended options for exercise for those with spinal deformity. Remember to try yoga, aerobics, Pilates and other stretching moves, some of which are designed specifically for building and stabilizing the core, an important area of focus for anyone with lumbar spondylosis.

Do Take Breaks: If you require sitting for long hours, sitting only for short period, taking breaks in between. Place a supportive towel roll at the belt line of your back when sitting.

Do Sleep On Firm Surface: Sleep on a good firm surface to avoid any sprain in the spine. Try sleeping on your side with your knees slightly bent and a comfortable pillow placed between the knees, this helps to avoid exerting the back.

The Don’ts for managing Lumbar Spondylosis are as follows:

Don’t Bend Spine During Daily Chores: Keep your back straight when performing activities like vacuuming, sweeping, etc.

Don't Overdo Exercise: While exercise is important for back pain relief and those who suffer from spinal deformities, knowing when to stop is essential. In fact, overdoing any one type of exercise for too many repetitions or too long a duration of time may cause further damage and pain.

Don't Do High Impact Exercise: If you're new to an exercise routine, it is recommended to stick with lower impact activities if you've been diagnosed with a spinal deformity. Running and high-impact aerobics can be fine for many with spinal challenges, but they can also put undue amounts of stress on a spine which can deteriorate the condition.

Don’t Lift Heavy Objects: Bending forward or down in lifting or keeping things cause put stress which is already facing a challenge. It is better to avoid and restrict such movements. Lift heavy loads as a team and not alone.

Don’t Move During Inflammation: Avoid too much movement and restrict your activities as much as possible till the inflammation undergoes healing.

Don’t Try To Exercise Without Your Therapist: Do not perform any exercises without the guidance of your therapist or your doctor as this can cause muscle sprain and do more harm than good.

Don’t Self Medicate: Do not self-medicate yourself and do not neglect your medications and physiotherapy exercises and consult with the doctors and therapists regularly.