0 A Closer Look At Some Back Pain Causes

By James Steele


Back pain is a very common and very troublesome symptom that has many possible causes. It seems that these days we are more apt to suffer from back problems because of the time spent slumped over our computers or sitting in front of the television. Exercise can help, but exercising the wrong way can cause back pain too.

Are you overweight? This is a very prevalent cause of back pain, as well as numerous other health risks. When you're carrying around too much weight, especially around your abdomen, it's harder for your body to stay balanced and this puts strain on your spine. Common sense will tell you that the more extra weight you carry, the harder it is on your spine and back. Needless to say, if you suffer from back pain, and you are overweight, it's in your best interest to find a diet you can follow and shed the extra pounds. When you exercise, it helps strengthen your back and abdomen, giving your back more support. This may not only help reduce your back pain, but can be an aid to reducing your weight as well. Belly fat is the biggest cause of back pain due to the strain it puts on your spine. You can start to eliminate belly fat - abdominal fat - by being aware of what you eat and eliminating those foods that contribute to belly fat.

Do you carry a briefcase or laptop with you? If you do, it is possible that the weight from this object or device may be causing the back pain that you are suffering from. It is not about just how much weight the object is, but the way that you carry it with you. The way that you carry your purse, if you have one, can also add to the back discomfort that you may experience. The less you carry, the better off you'll be. Another solution is to use suitcases with wheels, like people use when traveling. Today, many people are using bags and cases that can be rolled for everyday use, as it's a lot easier on your back than carrying everything around.

Anyone that has a lot of stress in their daily life can suffer from back pain. When you're tense, your muscles are also tense. Each person will have a different reaction to stress in their lives, which may develop as a backache, stiff neck, or an ailment somewhere else on the body. It's best to learn to release stress so it doesn't cause any physical symptoms. Throughout your body, stress can cause inflammation due to high levels of the hormone cortisol being released. To prevent stress from reaching these levels, you need to acknowledge that you are experiencing the stress that you feel. Stress has also been shown to sustain injuries that would otherwise heal much more quickly, which is another reason that you should get rid of the stress that bothers you.

Anyone that has back pain knows how difficult it is to reduce or eliminate it from their lives. By exercising too much everyday, or by not exercising at all, these problems can arise. Your pain might be caused by something as simple as your high heels, an old mattress, and a variety of other factors. If you do suffer from back pain, try to figure out what is producing it, and eliminate that routine directly from your life. By doing this, you should feel much better.




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