22 Habits That Harm Your Spine

Your dairy dilemma

Calcium is important for bone health, and dairy products are an important source of calcium, but if you are lactose intolerant and gave up milk, cheese, and yogurt due to the bloating, diarrhea, and gas you experience after consuming them, your bones may suffer. “If your bones get soft, you may sustain multiple painful pressure factors in your spine,” Tindel says.