There are many Causes of Back Pain And Therapies To Ease It.Â
So you’re at work, sitting at your desk, and suddenly you feel this sharp pain in your lower back. It’s so bad you can barely stand up straight. You know this feeling—it always comes out of nowhere. Fortunately, it also goes away after a couple of days and doesn’t come back…at least for a while. c
Back pain tends to be quite common—for most people, it’s something that comes and regularly goes throughout their lives. Many people who experience back pain tend to do so because of physical activities and positions that strain the spine or put pressure on nerves in the area, such as sitting for long periods at a desk or hunching over frequently or due to delay in metabolic syndrome treatment.
These things can cause pinched nerves, muscle spasms, weakness, or inflammation in different areas of the spine, leading to acute or chronic back pain. Understanding why this happens will help you identify how to prevent it from happening again so that it doesn’t become something that happens often but rather infrequently and only for short periods of time when overexerting yourself physically.
What Exactly Is Causing Your Back Pain?
A wide variety of different things can cause back pain, but the most common cause is a muscle spasm in one of the major muscles in the lower back. Lower back pain can be caused by several factors, including poor posture, improper lifting techniques, and excessive sitting.
Most lower back pain is caused by overuse or overstretching of muscles in the back, especially the lower back muscles (leg muscles can also be a factor). This can be caused by lifting something too heavy, sitting in the same position for too long, sitting in an awkward position, or doing a repetitive activity.
Sitting Too Long
Sitting for a long time puts pressure on the spine and can lead to lower back pain. This can happen at work, on long car rides, or while traveling. The best way to avoid back pain from sitting for too long is to ensure you get up and move around every so often. You can also try changing your position regularly.
Excessive Lifting and Physical Activity
Excessive lifting and physical activities can put a lot of pressure on the lower back, causing pain and discomfort. To avoid lifting lower back pain, lifting properly and using proper form when lifting heavy objects is important. Lifting with your legs, not your back, is also a good idea.
Poor Posture
Bad posture, such as slouching, can contribute to lower back pain. To prevent bad posture, it’s important to sit up straight and always pay attention to your posture. Bad posture can be caused by sitting in the same position for too long or bending over frequently.
Other Possible Causes
– Arthritis or an injury to the back may cause lower back pain.
– You may have a herniated disk in your lower back which can cause pain.
– You may have a pinched nerve in your lower back or sciatica, pain caused by a pinched nerve.
Ways to Relieve Back Pain and Help It Heal
– Avoid activities that cause lower back pain.
– Get enough sleep, but don’t oversleep.
– Eat a healthy diet, and drink plenty of water.
– Exercise regularly, but don’t overdo it.
– Get massages and stretch regularly.
– Make sure your workplace is ergonomically friendly.
– Visit a doctor if you have lower back pain that doesn’t go away.
– Avoid stress as much as possible.
– Use heat or ice as needed.
– Take pain relievers as needed, but don’t overdo it.
– Keep your spine as healthy as possible, and take care of your back so it lasts long into your life.
Conclusion
Maintaining proper posture is the most important thing you can do to prevent back pain. It’s also important to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and get plenty of sleep. You should also ensure your workplace is ergonomically friendly and that you’re lifting properly. If you experience back pain, try to identify what caused it so that you can avoid it in the future. It’s important to seek medical attention if the pain doesn’t go away or if it gets worse.
Published by: International Pain Foundation, iPain Blog, TeamiPain
