Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2024: 5 ways to keep your spine healthy

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2024: From staying in motion to watching our diet, here are a few ways to keep the spine healthy.

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Published on May 16, 2024 03:13 pm IST 6 Photos
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Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2024: Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day 2024: Every year, Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day is observed on May 17 to raise awareness about the challenges faced by people struggling with spinal cord injuries. As we gear up to celebrate the special day, here are a few tips by which we can keep the spine healthy and avoid injuries.(Unsplash)

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Targeted stretching and strengthening can help in combating spine pain and keep the spinal cord healthy and fit. (HT PHOTO)

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Excessive body weight can put stress on the spine. We should have a healthy diet that can help in losing weight. (Danik Prihodko)

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Nicotine in cigarettes is a vasoconstrictor – it reduces blood and oxygen flow in the spine and tightens the blood vessels. Smoking should be stopped. (Unsplash)

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While heavy lifting, we should be careful of the techniques we are using so as to not put extra stress on the spine. (Unsplash)

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