Back pain has come to affect the world in a big way. These days every other person complains about back pain. The hectic modern day life is taking its toll. An increasing number of people in the world have had to lose work time due to back pain.
Among the Americans below 45 years of age, back pain has become the most common cause for a visit to the doctor. The recovery does not take more than a week or so but the back pain gradually starts rising in many cases. The yearly economic price of back pain problem that the US is paying has been estimated at around $75 billion.
However, back pain is not something insurmountable and can be taken care of if one took due precautions. There are a few things than one could do to reduce one’s chances of suffering from back pain.
Among the most essential things is a reduction in body weight. So, if you are lugging a few extra pounds, it could put undue load on your spine and become a reason for back pain in the long run. Start as balanced diet program and take to regular physical exercise. The extra weight would soon go away.
Another thing that you can do is strengthen the core muscles around your spine, which include lower back muscles, abdomen and thigh muscles.
Incorporate stretching exercises in your exercise regimen. Stretching exercises improve one’s flexibility, which prevents sudden injuries. Hamstrings and muscles in the lower back must be paid special attention to in this regard.
Wrong posture has been found to be a major cause of back pain. Therefore, working on one’s posture helps prevent back pain to a great extent. So, stop slouching and stooping and while you are sitting, sit with your back straight.
Improve your lifting technique in order to prevent injury. Do not just stoop and lift the object. Go down, squat by the object, hug it close to your body and come up on your feet. That’s the best way to lift the object. Even if the object is not all that heavy, use the right way to lift because even relatively lightweight objects have been found to injure the back if and when lifted improperly.
In addition to the above, do stick to a regular exercise regimen. Regular physical exercise is your best defense against back pain. So, do not overlook its importance even if you run a packed schedule. It pays to invest a little time oneself.
Ashish Jain
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#1 by merfsko on November 24th, 2009
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How to avoid lower back pain when running?
I’ve been running cross-country for four years now, but this is the first year I’ve exerpeince lower back pain. What can I do to avoid this? One of my teammates said it could be posture, but now says my posture shouldn’t be triggering lower back pain. What could be causing this, and what can I do to avoid this?
#2 by chey on November 24th, 2009
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you should try and relax yourback muscles before you run!!!
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#3 by auntiegrav on November 24th, 2009
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It can be from shoes, it could be just growth pains, hormone changes, even diet.
Check with your doctor to make sure there isn’t anything serious going on with your spine. Try different shoes.
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#4 by Keiti on November 24th, 2009
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I run x-c and track, ummm, it could be how you sit at home…I have back problems from doing my workouts, though. Or maybe if you use a backback…the weight could injure your back. I know this might sound stupid, but do sit-ups to gain core strength, because a strong stomach means a strong back. And when you do your kick, don’t bend as far forward to prevent more injury.
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#5 by hugemarkus on November 24th, 2009
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i currently have back pain, but its from playing football. but i went to the doctor and they gave me a sheet with excersises i could do to stretch my back. i have to do them 3 times a day, but it helps keep the pain away. im sure if u searched for lower back pain excersises you could find some.
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#6 by why do you care? on November 24th, 2009
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go to a doctor and take "icy-hot" back heating raps.
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#7 by runningviolin on November 24th, 2009
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Try putting some padded insoles (Dr. Scholl’s or something similar) in your shoes. A lot of back pain can be traced back to your feet and how they are landing. You probably will benefit running in shoes that are specifically designated as "cushioned." Go to http://www.roadrunnersport.com for information on which shoes are well cushioned.
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I’ve been running since I was a teenager and have experienced almost every pain a runner can have and I’ve learned how to treat each of those pains.
#8 by 2Cool4U on November 24th, 2009
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I’ve ran X-C back in high school, now I’m in the AF, and my lower back pains are beginning to ache very much. 1. You can put insoles in your shoes 2. Stretch (which is always given) but do not take stretching for granite 3. Your posture should be upright when you run 4. Try to analyze the way your feet strike ground the next time you are running. Are you heels thumping the ground or is it a smooth roll on the ball of your feet? 5. This is the option I am moving to now, and it is to see a Chiropractor, they should be able to tell you if one of your legs are slightly longer than the other, and I’ve heard of this before from some people. 6. Try running with Motion Control running shoes, these shoes are made strictly for the flat feet (if you are). 7. And last the brand and texture of the shoe that you run in can also make a difference, are the shoes you run w. clown shoes, or are they well fitted? I hope these help you narrow down your problem ma girl.
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