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Kicking off on October 3, we're excited to embrace Back Care Awareness Week! It's a week dedicated to understanding the importance of our spines, the superhighway of our body. Our back does an amazing job; bending, twisting, lifting, and many more each and every day. It's high time we pay homage to our backbone, which plays a crucial role in our daily lives. It was in 1968 when the BackCare charity was first established, intending to significantly reduce the burden of back and neck pain by providing indispensable support, advice, and information to all people and organizations affected. So, this Back Care Awareness Week, invest in your spine – it's the only one you've got! Join us in a week packed with activities aimed at appreciating and caring for our spines. After all, as the saying goes, you don't know what you've got till it's...aching!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1968</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of BackCare Charity</div><div class='timeline-text'>BackCare charity was launched with the aim of significantly reducing the impact of back and neck pain by providing support, advice, and information to all affected individuals and organizations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1981</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Back Care Awareness Campaign</div><div class='timeline-text'>BackCare charity runs its first campaign aimed at promoting better understanding and prevention of back-related issues.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Emphasizing Ergonomics</div><div class='timeline-text'>The focus of this year's awareness campaign shifted towards ergonomics, highlighting the importance of creating a back-friendly workspace.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Highlighting Importance of Exercise</div><div class='timeline-text'>This year's campaign emphasized the significance of exercise in maintaining spine health and preventing back problems.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Focus on Children's Posture</div><div class='timeline-text'>The campaign brought attention to the importance of children's posture, and how it can influence back health as they grow older.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>COVID-19 & Back Health</div><div class='timeline-text'>In light of the global pandemic and the increase in home working, the focus of the campaign fostered awareness about maintaining good posture and back health while working remotely.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Educate yourself about your spine</h3><p class='facts-text'>The first step to taking care of your back is understanding it! Read up about the spine, its functions, its structure, and common back problems. The more knowledgeable you are, the more empowered you'll feel to take good care of your back.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Try some back-friendly exercises</h3><p class='facts-text'>Exercise is key to a healthy back. Research and practice exercises specifically designed to stretch and strengthen the back and abdominal muscles. Yoga and Pilates are excellent ways to keep your back supple and strong.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Attend a webinar or lecture on back care</h3><p class='facts-text'>Many health organizations offer webinars or lectures on the topic of back care, especially during Back Care Awareness Week. Search for an event near you – or online – and make it a priority to attend.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Assess your work setup</h3><p class='facts-text'>Many of us spend long hours working at desks, often harming our backs without even knowing it! Use this week to assess your work setup - is your chair supportive? Is your computer at eye level? Could you switch to a standing desk?</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Book a massage or reflexology session</h3><p class='facts-text'>Not all care has to be proactive, treating your back to a massage or reflexology session also counts! It can improve blood flow, relieve stress and tension thus ultimately benefiting the health of your back. </p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Awareness and Education</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>We love Back Care Awareness Week because it's an opportunity to spread knowledge and promote understanding about our spines and how to take care of them. This week acts as a reminder for everyone to pay attention to an often neglected but significant part of our bodies and to proactively take steps to maintain our back health.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotion of Healthy Habits</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Back Care Awareness Week encourages everyone to practice back-friendly exercises, assess their work setup, and even pamper themselves with a massage or a reflexology session. It promotes habits that contribute to a healthier, happier back and as a result, a better quality of life.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Opportunity for communities to come together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>With activities like webinars and workshops, Back Care Awareness Week provides an amazing opportunity for communities to come together and support each other in their journey towards better back health. These communal activities not only provide valuable information but also foster a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to take care of their backs.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Back Carries Over Half of Your Body Weight</h3><p class='facts-content'>When you are standing, your back supports more than half of your body weight! This clearly showcases the immense strain our back bears on a daily basis and underscores the importance of maintaining a healthy spine.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Human Spine is a Marvel of Engineering</h3><p class='facts-content'>The human spine is an engineering wonder! It combines strength and flexibility, with its complex structure of bones and joints, cushioned by intervertebral discs and aided by ligaments and muscles. </p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lack of Exercise is a Major Reason for Back Pain</h3><p class='facts-content'>Prolonged physical inactivity can often lead to back pain. Regular exercise helps strengthen the back muscles, improves posture and reduces the likelihood of suffering from chronic back problems. </p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Correct Lifting Techniques Are Essential for Back Care</h3><p class='facts-content'>Improper lifting techniques can put undue pressure on the back and lead to musculoskeletal injuries. It's paramount to employ correct lifting techniques – bend your knees, not your back and carry the load close to your body– to protect your spine. </p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Maintaining a Balanced Diet Can Help Nurture Your Spine</h3><p class='facts-content'>Did you know? A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D can promote spinal health as it nurtures the bones in your spine. Maintaining a balanced diet can thus significantly contribute to a healthier back. </p></div></div>
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