That’s right, the Great British Bake off is back and aren’t we all just chuffed about it. The show has become a TV giant and every year it excites and inspires millions of us to get into the kitchen and start baking.
As experienced chiropractors in Southend we encourage people to take up new activities, however, as any professional, amateur or first time baker will tell you, baking can be a physically demanding activity.
Whether you’re baking bread, cakes or some amazing ‘showstopper’ you’re in for a mini workout. It’s part of the fun but we do want you to be careful and look after your back at all times.
Tips on keeping your back safe when baking
Here are our tips to follow to keep your back safe if you’re planning some baking time:
• Ensure the counter you’re working on is set up at the right height. If it’s too low you end up stooping over and if it’s too high, you’ll end up over stretching. Either way you’ll end up you run the risk of putting strain on your back.
• When you need to lift the heavy baking trays in and out of the oven or if you need to lift anything heavy in and out of the kitchen cupboards make sure you do so with a relaxed, straight back and keep your legs a hips width apart and your knees bent.
• When you are carrying any weight then always face the direction you want to go to in order to avoid twisting your back.
• Take regular breaks and don’t overstrain your back. If you can feel it getting tight or feel a bit of pain, just take a short break and recover before getting back into it.
There you have it, enjoy the Great British Bake Off and enjoy your baking and stay safe from our team at Cliffs Chiropractor Southend.