It is not always necessity to think about
different illnesses and conditions when you have a back pain. Even
healthiest individuals can experience this discomforts in everyday life.
Read the article and you may be a bit surprised about some causes of
your back pain.
Sleeping on an old mattress
A good mattress lasts eight to ten years.
If you have not replaced yours for more than 10 years chances are that
your spine is not getting the support it needs. Replace your old one
with mattress that is not too hard and even not too soft. The curves of
your back won’t sink in and won’t offer enough support.
Carrying a huge bag
If you are someone who likes to carry
around your home, your back won’t be grateful. Carrying a heavy bag on a
side of your shoulder causes your body to become imbalanced, getting
your spine out of balance too. Switch to a lighter bag. Your purse with
everything in it should weigh no more than ten percent of your body
weight.
Wearing stilettos or flats
Heels which are too high for you force
you to arch your back, putting stress on your joints. Flats can be bad
for you as well, depending on your foot type. Sandals without a
supportive back do damage, causing your feet to move from side to side
and distributing your body weight unevenly. Everyone has an ideal heel
height. Find yours.
Holding a grudge
Researchers at one university found that
people who practice forgiveness experience fewer feelings of resentment,
depression, anger and fewer aches and pains. Your emotions, muscle
tension and thoughts can directly influence the strength of your pain
signals. Not only are grudges bad for you physically, they do not do
much for you emotionally either.
Sitting all day
Bad news for all of you with a desk job!
It is bad for your health. Sitting around all day may feel nice, but
most of you do not maintain proper posture while sitting in front of a
computer all day, causing weakness of back muscles because of
inactivity. Sitting also puts 50 percent more pressure on your spine
than standing does. If your office does not get you a standing desk to
help keep your core and back muscles engaged all the time, lean back
throughout your day so you are sitting at a 130 degree angle to reduce
compression of the discs in the spine. Finally, be sure your head is
straight, not straining forward, when using the comp.
Stressing out
If you are stressed out, your whole body
is also stressed including the muscles in your neck and back that
contract and clench up. And if you keep stressing, those tight muscles
do not get a chance to relax, causing pain. There are a lot of proven
ways to lower your stress levels including exercise, meditation and a
warm bath.
Skipping workouts
Exercise builds muscle tone that is vital
for supporting your back. When you do not get enough of it, you
experience stiffness, weakened muscles and your spinal discs become
degenerated. Workouts that strengthen the back and abdomen are your best choice.
Eating too much junk food
Not surprisingly, an intake of high
calorie and low nutrient food leads to weight gain. That weight gain can
put a load on your back. Excess weight around the midsection causes the
pelvis to pull forward, creating stress for the back. Overweight
individuals are at an increased risk of osteoarthritis. Dropping even 5
to 10 percent of your body weight can improve your back condition.
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