Benefits of drinking water for your Spinal Health
Did you know that staying hydrated is also crucial for overall spinal health and well-being?
Here are some amazing benefits of drinking more water. Here’s my video or read below for more details:
Joint Health: Proper hydration is essential for maintaining the optimal function of joints. Water serves as a lubricant and cushion for the joints, particularly the spinal discs. The intervertebral discs between vertebrae in the spine are primarily composed of water, which helps them maintain flexibility and shock-absorbing properties.
Detoxification: Water is crucial for the body's detoxification processes. It helps flush out toxins and waste products, aiding the kidneys in removing metabolic waste and supporting the body's natural detox mechanisms. By eliminating these toxins, the body can better maintain spinal health and reduce inflammation that might impact the spine.
Circulation: Staying hydrated supports proper blood circulation, ensuring that essential nutrients and oxygen reach the spinal discs and surrounding tissues. Improved circulation facilitates the delivery of nutrients and hydration to the spine, aiding in tissue repair and overall spinal health.
Sometimes it can take some re-training of yourself to be able to increase your water intake. First, let’s think about what water amount you need to aim for. As a goal aim for 35ml per 1 kg of your body weight.
e.g. 35ml X 85 kg = 2975 Ml , yes that’s nearly 3L of water daily!! This amount is what to aim for if you want to get yourself a great flush out! It also depends on how much you exercise and it excludes drinks with caffeine, alcohol and sugar.
I suggest that you start with having a few water bottles on hand and try to have one with you at all times or locations. e.g. one by the bed, one to take to work or school with you and another at home when you’re relaxing or on a screen. Sip at regular intervals and tie it to an action you do regularly - e.g. when you go to pick up your mobile phone! (don't just try to drink a whole bottle in one go - you will find that hard - unless you are really hot & bothered!) That way you can start to train your water-sipping habit.
You may need to urinate more often but then you can also check the colour of your urine to see if it is getting closer to ideal. Here’s a link to a urine colour chart https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/urine-colour-chart
Remember, staying hydrated is an important part of maintaining a healthy spine and overall well-being.
