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Suffering From Back Pain?

Lower back pain is very common. It can result from a strain (injury) to muscles or tendons in the back.

If you often wonder the reason of this back pain, pause right there.

Rome was not built in a day and so was this pain. 

Our day to day activities have led to this, be it sitting for hours over computer or driving for long even holding mobile phones for long also can be one of the culprits of Back Pain.

 

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What Is Low Back Pain?

The low back, also called the lumbar region, is the area of the back that starts below the ribcage. Almost everyone suffers from lower back pain once in their life time. Good thing is that  it often gets better on its own. When it doesn’t, you should see a doctor immediately.
What Is Low Back Pai?

Symptoms

  • Stiffness: It may be tough to move or straighten your back at sometimes
  • Posture problems: Many people find it hard to stand up straight.
  • Muscle spasms: After a strain, muscles in the lower back can spasm or contract uncontrollably.

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80% of people experience lower pain; woman clutches mid-back.

Culprit: Driving/Your Job/Your Bag/Your Workout/Your Posture.. a lot more

If your job involves lifting, pulling, or anything that twists the spine, it may be one of the culprit.  However, sitting at a desk all day comes with risks of its own, especially if your chair is uncomfortable or you tend to slouch.

Culprit: Your Bag

Who’s at Risk for Low Back Pain?

Most people experience back pain first when they’re in their 30s. The odds of additional attacks increase with age. Other reasons your low back may hurt include:

  • Being overweight
  • Being sedentary
  • Lifting heavy stuff on the job

Lower Back Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Preventing Low Back Pain

There’s no sure way to prevent back pain as you age, but there are steps you can take to lower your risk:

  • Stay at a healthy weight.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Lift with your legs, not your back.
  • Make sure your work station position isn’t contributing to your pain.

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But how do you plan to get rid of this?

Can we stop these activities; No we can’t.

There are couple of solutions…

1. Keep Moving
2. Stretch and Strengthen
3. Keep Good Posture
4. Maintain a Healthy Weight
5. Quit Smoking
6. Try Ice and Heat
7. Know Your OTC Medications
8. Rub on Medicated Creams
9. Ask About Supplements
10.Throw in the Towel

The most favorable is YOGA.

By applying Yoga/Exercise in your daily routine, can help in core strengthening.

 

Kindly share with your loved ones for better health and do share your feedback below so that we can improve our content for our readers understanding.

Written by Rashmi Singh

Rashmi is blogger and writer, he has been writing for several top news channels since a decade. His blogs & notions have quality contents.

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