Are you immune to backache?
Backache is becoming a very common issue in this world. Whether it is a stiff
back in the morning, constant distress or an odd twinge once in a while. These
issues may arise due to the daily activities one can involve in. These could be
repetitive movement, heavy lifting, prolonged standing or sitting at work.
There are many workshops, organisations and screenings for the awareness
and management of conditions like diabetes, heart conditions, cancer or AIDS.
However, there are no such steps taken when it comes to backache even
though backache is the second most common reason for absenteeism. In this
blog, I will go over why does the back ache occurs, and you will be able to
decide if you are immune to backache.
When we ask people for the reasons of having a back issue, the most common
responses we undergo are, ‘lifted something inappropriately’, ‘my work
involves prolonged sitting or standing’, ‘I am getting old and it’s natural’ and
many more. Not many people say that ‘my back ache is due to the weak
muscles in my back and they are not supporting my spine as well as it should’.
We do not expect people to come up with this answer due to the less
education in terms of how back functions and benefits of proper posture.
Our spine is supported by a large group of muscles that work together to
provide the stability in the spine and allow the trunk of the body to be flexible.
These muscles can get affected by a sudden trauma or repetitive stresses
building up on one’s spine. These stresses are very common in day-to-day life
and any one can name at least ten activities that involves their back-muscle
strength while doing their daily activities such as lifting kids, sitting in upright
posture, standing while cooking and many more.
However, Inappropriate movement of these muscles may lead to the reduction
of the strength and tone. When the muscles are not able to support the spine
well, it may lead to joint dysfunction in the spine which could also weaken the
smaller muscles attached to the spine.
Joint dysfunction in the spine could cause irritation to the nerve or facet, disc
degeneration, disc herniation and serious instability in the spine. Chiropractors
focus on locating the areas of joint dysfunction in the spine and adjusting those
areas. The adjustments help to re-strengthen those weak muscles in the spine
which will eventually lead to stability in the spine. When the spine is stable,
muscles will be working at more ease and support the spine better.
Strengthen muscles come up with many benefits. It increases the muscle mass
which naturally decreases with age however strengthening muscles will help to
reverse the trend. Balanced and strengthen muscles will also help to improve
the joint flexibility, reducing falls and injuries in any generation. Stronger
bones due to increase in bone density will also reduce the risk of fractures. The
list will go on the benefits of strengthened back muscles.
There are many natural ways to relieve the back ache. These may include
regular massages which promote blood circulations, ease stress and relax
muscle. Yoga which involves deep breathing, stretching or laughter exercises.
Taking a hot bath or using heat packs. Regular stretching’s and exercises to
strengthen the large muscle group in the back. Chiropractic care also benefits
back ache. The objective of Chiropractic is to locate and correct the
misalignment on the spine. These misalignments can occur due to any type of
physical stress building up on the spine. Seeking a chiropractic care will help to
align the spine by working on the misalignments and strengthening the smaller
muscles of the spine. Chiropractors focus on the root cause of the issue which
will ultimately result in strengthened spine.
If your back muscles are strengthened and the spine is aligned, you’re most
likely to be living a back-ache free life, however, if are experiencing discomfort
or weaker muscle/spine, there is always another door waiting for you to get
started on the journey to be immune for backache.
because your body is the only place you have to live (quote by Jim Rohn).
