04/29/2019 / By Zoey Sky
Before disaster strikes, you need to be in good physical shape to avoid hurting yourself. But what do you do if you hurt your back when SHTF? (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com)
The best way to avoid back pain is to exercise regularly. After all, if you’re healthy, you’re less likely to hurt yourself because you’re strong enough to lift a heavy bug-out bag or supplies in a survival scenario. You should also keep your abdominal muscles strong to prevent back pain.
Staying in shape through regular exercise can also prevent back pain because your spine won’t have to work hard to support your full weight. (Related: Exercise is the best natural remedy for back pain.)
Before you exercise, warm up properly for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Warm-ups prepare your muscles for intense physical activity so you can avoid muscular injury.
Most tips for preventing back pain involve practicing healthy habits, having proper posture, or using the right tools for certain tasks.
Avoid painkillers because they have negative side effects. Painkillers may even cause addiction, which is the last thing you need when trying to survive a disaster scenario. Bed rest can result in muscle atrophy, which does nothing to help your back pain.
100% organic essential oil sets now available for your home and personal care, including Rosemary, Oregano, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Clary Sage and more, all 100% organic and laboratory tested for safety. A multitude of uses, from stress reduction to topical first aid. See the complete listing here, and help support this news site.
When SHTF, these options can help relieve back pain, especially if you don’t have access to emergency medical services.
Before SHTF, practice healthy habits. Eat nutritious foods and exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight so you can prevent back pain.
Sources include:
Tagged Under: back care, back pain, chronic back pain, exercise and fitness, home remedies, natural remedies, off grid, outdoors, pain prevention, pain relief, physical activity, preparedness, prepping, prevention, survival, survival medicine, Survival Tips, weight loss