Cooking tips for back pain sufferers

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Back pain is one of the most common reasons for seeking medical care in the U.S., making it difficult for some people to pursue their passion for cooking. With a few simple adaptations to kitchen set up, back-pain sufferers can still enjoy a pain-free experience in the kitchen. Additionally, by implementing mindful adaptations to their kitchen technique and practical tips from the book "Healthy Back Kitchen," by a New York based spine surgeon, back pain sufferers can minimize strain on their back, promoting a pain-free cooking journey.

Source

Huang, Pien. “Back Pain Shouldn’t Stop You from Cooking at Home. Here’s How to Adapt.” NPR, 7 May 2023, www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/05/07/1174068930/back-pain-shouldnt-stop-you-from-cooking-at-home-heres-how-to-adapt#:~:text=Practice%20pain%2Dreducing%20kitchen%20prep&text=For%20prepping%20ingredients%20at%20home,provided%20the%20setup%20is%20ergonomic.