Our bodies communicate to us, but in most cases, we ignore the message they are trying to send us, so we end up with various pains and aches that would have been avoided. That is why it is vital to listen to our bodies and understand why they behave the way they do.
By doing so, we will be able to seek help faster thus avoiding long-term problems. Back pain is widespread across all ages, but did you know that depending on the location of the pain and the severity of back pain shows that there are things you are doing wrongly? Now you know! Here are things that may be causing your back to ache:
Lifting
Many people from the storage and transportation sector complain of severe back pain every once in a while. The reason is that their work involves lifting heavy objects every day, but actually, the object is not the cause of back pain but rather wrong lifting.
Bending over to pick a heavy object puts unnecessary pressure on your back, which can even lead to injuries. The correct way of lifting a heavy object is to bend your knees and use the power of your legs to lift it. It would be best if you also kept the weight close to your body, and thus it will be evenly distributed.
Wrong Posture
We all know that slouching is bad, but do you know why? Slouching exerts pressure on your back, thus straining your back. The wrong standing and sitting posture affects your spine and back, leading to severe back pain.
Ensure that you sit straight with your hips higher than your knees. When you are standing, your knees should be slightly bent and one foot forward to reduce the pressure exerted on your back.
Resting After an Injury
Back pain may also result from a sports injury and how you manage the pain determines how fast you will heal. Although you should rest for a few days after being injured, remaining sedentary for too long is detrimental to your overall health.
That is why you should schedule a sports massage because this encourages blood flow to the affected area and reduces muscle tension enabling you to resume your daily activities..
Failure To Exercise
Exercising is good for your health. It helps you lose weight and stay in shape thus, avoiding weight-related issues. Furthermore, exercising helps you strengthen your back muscles and improve flexibility. That is why you should not wait until you develop health complications to start exercising, start today and you will prevent back pain.
If you are not sure how to start exercises, you can schedule a physiotherapy session where you will receive assistance on living a healthier life and preventing back pain.
Lack Of Calcium And Vitamin D
Calcium and vitamin D are essential for strong, healthy bones. Thus if you develop back pains and you have not been injured it may be due to lack of calcium and vitamin D.
That is why you should ensure to consume foods rich in the two nutrients to strengthen your bones. You can also consult a doctor on the supplements you can take for calcium and Vitamin D, and your back will thank you for it.
Over To You
A healthy back means you can enjoy your life without depending on medicine or other people to do basic things for you. Try to avoid all the things that cause or worsen back pain so that you can live a longer and healthier life.
