How to Keep Your Back Healthy

如何保持背部健康


Introduction

Doctors say that sitting still for a long time is bad for your back. You need to move your body often.

醫生表示,長時間久坐對背部不利,您需要經常活動身體。

Main Body

Sitting for a long time puts pressure on your lower back. Do not try to sit in one perfect way. It is better to change your position often. You can use a desk that moves up and down to help.

長時間久坐會給下背部帶來壓力。不要嘗試用一種完美的姿勢坐著,最好經常更換姿勢。您可以使用可升降的辦公桌來提供幫助。

Some habits also hurt your back. High heels and heavy bags on one shoulder change how your body stands. Looking down at a phone for a long time also makes your neck stiff.

某些習慣也會傷害您的背部。穿高跟鞋或單肩背重包會改變您的體態。長時間低頭看手機也會使頸部僵硬。

To stay healthy, wear comfortable shoes. Use a backpack for two shoulders. Stand up and move every 30 or 40 minutes.

為了保持健康,請穿著舒適的鞋子。使用雙肩背包。每 30 或 40 分鐘起身活動一次。

Conclusion

Your back stays healthy if you move often and use the right tools.

只要經常活動並使用正確的工具,您的背部就能保持健康。

Vocabulary Learning

🛠️ The 'Action' Pattern

In this text, we see a very simple way to give advice. Look at these pairs:

  • Do not try → Change your position
  • Do not use one shoulder → Use a backpack

The Rule: To tell someone how to do something (or not do something), we put the action word at the very start of the sentence.

Simple Examples from the Text:

  1. Stand up (Go from sitting to standing)
  2. Move (Change your place)
  3. Wear (Put on clothes/shoes)

A2 Quick Tip: If you want to be healthy, just use: [Action Word] + [Thing].

  • Drinkwater
  • Walkmore

Vocabulary Learning

pressure (n.)
A strong force pushing against something
Example:Too much pressure on your back can cause pain.
position (n.)
The way your body is placed or arranged
Example:You should change your sitting position every few minutes.
habits (n.)
Things that you do regularly
Example:Reading before bed is one of my favorite habits.
shoulder (n.)
The part of the body where the arm joins the body
Example:He carried the heavy bag on his left shoulder.
stiff (adj.)
Difficult to bend or move
Example:My neck feels stiff after sleeping in a bad position.
comfortable (adj.)
Making you feel physically relaxed
Example:These sneakers are very comfortable for walking.
Practice A2 words in a crossword
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