Get relief from low back pain and lead a healthy life
Back pain is the most common complaint among middle aged and young people. In many cases, we fail to take steps to treat it. Remember, long –lasting low back pain make you tired, irritable, and less productive and active. If your back pain persists for more than three days, it would be a good idea to see a doctor.
People who spend long hours sitting on chairs without taking any breaks, and those who carry heavy loads regularly, are more likely to suffer from severe back aches. Some of the other common causes for back ache are:
1. Osteoporosis:
Osteoporosis is a silent disease in which the bones become very porous and break easily. The bones that are affected by osteoporosis can break with relatively minor injuries.
2. Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the occurrence of the degenerative joint disease in the spine. The major cause for this kind of disease is the gradual reduction of gap between the spinal disks with age.
3. Tumor
Primary tumors in the spine as well as metastatic tumors in other organs like prostate, lungs, kidneys, intestine etc.
4. Gynecological problems
Endometriosis (tissue that normally grows inside the uterus in an abnormal anatomical location), and after child birth operations are also causes for lower back pains.
5. Sudden injuries caused to the back during an accident, while playing sports, or in some other manner.
6. Smoking habits, hypertension and coronary artery diseases are significantly associated with development of lower back pain.
Ever heard the saying “prevention is better than cure”, this applies to back pain as well. Take the following precautions to avoid aches.
• While exercising, make sure you sit / stand in the right postures. Incorrect postures are known to cause back aches.
• Do not lift heavy weights if you can help it. It increases the risk of back pain
• Give high heeled shoes a break occasionally.
• Don’t sit or stand in the same position for a long time. Try to get up and walk for a while.
• Increased stress enhances the chances of back pain, so make sure you relax by doing Yoga, meditation, taking walks, or anything that makes you feel good.