A Closer Look at Some Back Pain Causes

By Leila Novembre


Do you wonder what causes back pain? This report will give you some viable answers and may lead you to discover the answer you seek. The fact is, however, that this is a symptom that has a great many causes, and sometimes it takes medical tests to be certain. When you do discover, however, the most likely reason for your back pain, you are well on the road to overcoming this debilitating condition. Unfortunately, you may not be able to totally eliminate the pain.

It may seem surprising, but sitting in one position for a long time can lead to back pain. Moreover, the chair in which you are sitting, even if it isn't comfortable, isn't necessarily the problem. Just sitting too long can cause back problems. If you are standing or moving around, there is a lot less pressure on your back than if you are seated. So it's easy to understand why people who sit at a desk all day are more apt to have back problems. For this reason, some people and businesses are switching to stand-up style desks. Research has proven that your health and well-being will improve if you spend less time sitting. If it isn't possible for you to work standing up, at least part of the time, make it a point to get up frequently from your chair and do some type of movements. It doesn't take much of a change to relieve your back of the stress of sitting. A short walk around the office, or some discrete stretching in the break room, will make the world of difference.

Are you one of those people who sit for a long time without getting up to stretch? It may surprise you to learn that this can lead to backaches and back pain. Simply sitting, in whatever kind of chair or seat, is the culprit here. The chair can be comfortable, or uncomfortable, and that doesn't seem to make a difference. When you are seated, there is a lot more pressure on your back then when you are standing up. Office workers, draftsmen, and writers - who spend hours on the computer - are all vulnerable to back pain. To counter this effect, a lot of people - and businesses - have begun using desks that allow you to stand while you work. Some of these desks can also be lowered so you can change from standing up to sitting down. There's also the fact that your health and well-being will be improved if you spend more time moving around and standing than if you are seated. This has been proven by research. If you don't want to go to the extreme of standing at your desk for hours, at least take frequent breaks from sitting down. Something simple, such as standing up and stretching, or going for a five-minute walk, can make a big difference in the pressure your back is subjected to by sitting too long. The back pain that you have may be the result of an back injury years ago. Anyone that has ever injured their back may have damaged their spine which could cause a misalignment that will result in pain. Car accidents are notorious for giving people back injuries, even if it is a small one. Anyone that plays a sport like football can injure their spine very easily. If you do workouts on a regular basis that strengthen your back muscles, this can help prevent injuries from occurring. Certain exercises must be done carefully or else you may injure your spine while working out. That's why it's important to use proper form when you exercise, and not to use more weight than you can handle.

Old age is usually not the real cause of back pain; most likely there had been some sort of prior issue that is just now surfacing. Osteoporosis, usually happening to women, reduces the strength of the bones and fractures are more apt to happen. Your spine is the particular part of the body that will most likely suffer from osteoarthritis; although it can affect all parts of the body.

Whenever you have a back ache all you can think about is how to get rid of it as soon a possible. However, the better you understand what contributes to back problems, the easier it is to avoid them in the future. In some instances, you will need to seek professional help. There are a lot of back issues that can get some relief with the help of a chiropractor, massage therapist and many other health providers.




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