How to Prevent Back Pain

How to Prevent Back Pain

Back pain is a common problem most especially to the elders. Over the years, the body suffers from wears and tears, which actually affects the flexibility of the person. Older people who suffer from back pain are able to alleviate pain temporarily, but the recurrence of the pain is almost 100%. This is why it's important for people who are no longer in their younger years to take care of their bodies and be familiar with the causes of such pain and how to prevent them.

Back pain is caused by several reasons. Below is a list of causes and prevention tips:

1. Poor posture

 A very common cause of back pain. Most people suffer from back pain because they are not used to standing correctly or they are used to slouching. A recommended solution is to visit a chiropractor. Regular visits to the doctor can help you improve your posture and restore your flexibility.

2. Poor lifting techniques

 People lift things every day; it's normal. But why do some people have back problems than the rest? Because of their lifting techniques that causes strain on the back. A solution to this is to know the right technique. A few tips - keep your back straight and bend your knees when lifting an object, don't bend your waist, move your whole body when you need to carry the object to a different area, always carry the object in armpit or knee level, and don't carry objects that are 20% heavier that your actual weight.

3. Uncomfortable clothing

This is a common cause for women. Clothes that usually cause problems to the back are those that are too fit, which often restricts body movements. Women tend to be conscious about their clothing that often results to poor posture. The solution is pretty simple - just wear comfortable clothing. The style that won't restrict movements and give you the chance to stretch once in a while.

4. Inattentiveness -

People tend to perform activities that their bodies are not prepared for. Being inattentive can cause problems to your spine and get you out of shape. An easy solution - be mindful of everything that you do. Always keep your back straight and your body relaxed at all times.

5. Poor body conditioning

People search for activities that excite them. Activities the often require them to be physically active. However, people tend to forget how to condition their bodies before such activities. A solution - do warm ups before getting into strenuous activities to avoid strains.