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How to avoid the 4 common causes of back pain
Dr Peter Roennfeldt, January
2018
Training on a regular basis and having a healthy diet is not enough to ensure the happiness of your spine. At the same time, the spine is central to your physical health, and while many fitness instructors will raise awareness for this very reason, there is also the aspect of mental health which is equally as important.
However, it is also best to understand the significance of spinal health before realising the best way to approach and improve any situation.
Looking down at digital devices puts unnecessary pressure on the vertebrae, which is detrimental to spine health.[/caption]
Chiropractors specialise in spinal issues so seek professional advice if you have persistent stiffness or aching in your back.[/caption]
Why spinal health is so important
When it comes to physicality, spinal health is an essential component of an able body. In fact, the spine is responsible for protecting the central nervous system, which effectively controls every cell and organ in the human body. In this sense, the spine can give rise to symptoms elsewhere in the body, and this is especially the case when the vertebrae are subjected to an unusually high level of stress.How most people don't take care of their back
Fitness instructors often state that the back is one area which most people neglect while training. Furthermore, these same instructors also assert that training the back is one of the most effective ways to improve strength and muscle development. Fitness trainers suggest that people are more inclined to train what they can see, such as the calves, biceps or the abdomen. After all, how often do you see your back in the mirror at the gym? [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="690"]
Common causes of a bad back
Spinal problems are a common occurrence but the fact that most people pay so little attention to the back while exercising is one reason as to why spinal health, in general, is neglected. However, there are many more reasons which are likely to result in bad back pain or long-term spinal health issues, including: 1. Digital warrior – In the modern era, the prospect of spending hours attached to a laptop or mobile device is increasingly common. Whether you spend this time studying, working online or watching videos, crouching over your mobile phone or tablet applies unnecessary pressure to the vertebrae, which is detrimental to spine health 2. Sleeping habits – Experts say that sleeping on your back reduces the amount of pressure being inflicted on ligaments, muscles and other aspects of the body. For this reason, chiropractors recommend that people try to sleep on their side or back as much as possible, while these same experts also suggest that the bed in question should never be too hard, or too soft 3. Anxiety and depression – Although spinal issues or severe back pain is often said to contribute to these pressing issues, professionals now imply that the opposite is just as prevalent. For example, anxiety or depression has a direct effect on a persons’ body language, and poor body posture has an adverse impact on long-term spinal health 4. Fashion and clothing – Naturally, even the most beautiful clothing is not necessarily the best fit, and quite often, people will choose to look good rather than feel comfortable. In this regard, wearing clothes which do not fit can also affect body posture [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="690"]