A right way to get dressed could relieve aching back in winters. Clothes work as additional layers of our skin. So, to choose the clothing material and cut for easy movement and maintenance of our body temperature is especially important during winter because we are buried in layers of them. So for those with backaches, it is important to get the right layers to get their aching back recovered to some extent.
So we are here to give you some tips to get the right thing for your winter wardrobe.
Ensure to avoid tight rubber bands around the fabric. Tight panties, for example, will create pressure on your waist muscles, causing your back pain in the long run. It will also put some pressure on the nerves around the waist and will gradually lead to lower back pain.
Patients who mostly suffer from backaches should choose clothes that are able to keep them warm because cold air can intensify the pain.
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If those with back aches have to stay outdoors, the best option for them will be a woolen vest to protect the waist and the back. They should also be wearing woolen socks and woolen trousers for extra warmth.
These people may mistakenly believe that heavy or some kind of tight clothes with extra high collar are the best heat keepers, but to be honest, these types of clothing could put a huge burden on the body, especially the vertebrae. In the end it will happen that, the waist and the back will be paying the price.
Not only the loads could cause pain, the extra weight also could keep the spine from staying straight, and that will be resulting in slouching. Dresses or skirts that are made of heavy material would also put weight around your waist, and it will be causing weariness and stiffness.
The best outfit options for the workers are lightweight and some extra warm garments that can protect the body from getting cold sans putting unnecessary load or pressure on the body.
Cotton is also an ideal material that is both elastic as well as breathable. Woolen underwear is also an excellent option for you because of its elasticity, softness and the insulation it does provide.
Also have a heating pad ready if you have to be exposed to a freezing environment. A heating pad is not just to keep your body warm; it would also serve as a pain reliever when applied on tight muscles on the waist and back.
Long-distance commuters or patients who do suffer from aches when the temperature is low to some extent, should ensure keeping a few patches handy for emergency use.
