Some Basic Spinal Care Tips

An orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Luis Lombardi has garnered international recognition as an expert on non-traumatic spinal surgery. The author of numerous scientific articles on spinal care and treatment, Dr. Luis Lombardi also contributed a chapter titled “Percutaneous Diskogenic Pain Treatment” in the book Decision Making in Spinal Care. 

Here are some basic spinal care tips:

- Sleeping posture is vital in spinal care. As much as possible, experts recommend sleeping on the back, though sleeping on the sides is also acceptable. However, sleeping on the stomach should be avoided as it imparts excess pressure on the spine. Using a supportive mattress and a pillow that aligns the neck properly are also important to providing complete rest to the spine while sleeping.

- Wearing the right pair of shoes can help support the back as well. Shoes that fit perfectly, that check pronation or supination (or roll) of the foot and provide a platform that helps to align the spine and the body are recommended.

- Spinal care also means paying attention to problems like back pain, hip pain, or weaknesses in the spine. Experiencing these issues once in a while is common, but they also could be symptoms of serious spinal problems. It is not a good idea to self-medicate to relieve these symptoms or over stress the body by doing physical activities like a workout. It is better to consult a medical professional to treat the symptoms over time.