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It has been decorating time at the Young household. I came home from work on Saturday to find Mrs Young had in a frenzy decorated not just our lounge but our dining room too! Decorating is a strenuous activity at the best of times, and tackling two rooms single handledly is a mighty task. Needless to say decorating two rooms has resulted in the consequences you would expect neck pain, back pain and shoulder pain.

In the clinic decorating is one of the top causes of back pain, neck ache and shoulder pain. It isn't difficult to see why;

  • Painting ceiling with your neck extended for long periods puts a crick in your neck
  • Bending and lifting furniture leads to bad backs
  • And hours of painting strains shoulders

"Most lower back pain is caused not by serious damage or disease, but by sprains, muscle strains, minor injuries, or a pinched or irritated nerve – doing tasks around the home and garden can cause any of these, if you're not careful." says Chiropractor, Gavin Young of Chiropractic First in Grimsby.

Pushing one body part too far

If you spend an entire day painting, your body will complain loudly. “Instead do a little of several different jobs that use different muscles and positions,” says Gavin. “Then the same a day or two later. You’ll get the same amount done but you won’t put too much pressure on one group of muscles.”

On the job tips:

  • Always keep your shoulders, hips and knees pointing in the same direction.
  • When painting a ceiling, think about how to get the largest amount of paint on the ceiling in the shortest space of time.
  • Use a large paint pad or a roller with an extended handle (hold it at chest height). Keep your head in as neutral a position as possible and keep facing forward; don’t over stretch your neck.
  • If you need to use a ladder, make sure you are always facing it and move the ladder regularly, rather than leaning to reach your goal.
  • If you can lie down on the job using a platform, do!

BUT THE BEST ADVICE IS...

Call in the professionals, trained decorators are able to do the job without hurting themselves.

Too late?

  • If decorating has already caused you back ache, neck pain or shoulder discomfort then have a cold shower. This might sound counterintuitive but what do footballers do if they suffer an injury on the pitch? They put ice on the affected area. Cold temperatures can reduce muscle inflammation and associated pain.
  • Rest a little. It goes without saying that if you’ve put a strain in your muscles the best way to recover is to let those muscles take a break. Don't think there is only a few feet of painting left to do, stop.

Then call the Grimsby Chiropractor on 01472 488082, dealing with back ache and neck pain early is the quickest way to recover.

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