Bending over the sink to shave, wash your face, or brush your teeth can put tremendous pressure on the lumbar discs, especially for the first hour and a half after rising. Shaving in the shower helps to limit bending at the waist. An inexpensive mirror placed in the shower can help reduce disc irritation. Also, remember that the first hour and a half in the morning is the most dangerous time to bend forward at the waist. Always limit bending at the waist, but especially early in the day.
Shaving in the shower will protect the lumbar disc by eliminating the need to bend over the sink.
You may avoid early morning flexion by also brushing your teeth in the shower. To prevent injury while shaving or brushing your teeth at the sink, use a footstool for one leg and pivot at the hips. Use your free hand to provide additional support on the countertop.
Utilizing a footstool may also help to reduce pressure on the lower back. You may avoid early morning flexion by also brushing your teeth in the shower. To prevent injury while shaving or brushing your teeth at the sink, use a footstool for one leg and pivot at the hips. Use your free hand to provide additional support on the countertop.