Every bone in your body plays a vital role in your health. When bones, muscles, or tendons are disturbed it can lead to serious back problems. This can include slipped herniated disks, a broken back, or fractures. Your back pain can result from any number of actions, activities, improper movements, overexertion, or even disease.
Determining the cause of back pain can be complicated since there are a number of different factors involved. For instance, your central nervous system adjacent to your spine has a big part to play in the formation of back pain.
According to statistics, over a million people suffer either minor or severe back pain. About half of these people could have prevented the problem and found relief without seeking medical treatment. The rest of them might end up suffering from back pain for the rest of their lives if they don't take a practical approach to the problem.
Sometimes the condition is dealt with through surgery. Undergoing surgery can lead to serious complications including, ironically, back pain that's worse than before. Even if you damage a shoulder ligament or tendon, you can take measures to relieve your pain without resorting to surgery.
Did you realize that just by losing weight you can relieve your back pain? Obesity is spreading throughout the world. Excess weight adds pressure to the muscles, ultimately causing back pain. "My feet are killing me," is a common complaint. What you probably fail to realize is that you may be overweight, wearing the wrong shoes, and overexerting the weight bearing joints and muscles.
If you have a slipped herniated disk, how do you get pain relief? Learn how to lean and bend correctly, lose weight if necessary, wear properly fitting shoes and curl up to relieve pain.
Are you aware that by curling up in a fetal position you can reduce the pain caused by a herniated slipped disk? Just lay down on your side and curl up your knees to your chest, and you'll feel the effect. Once you're in the fetal position, put a small pillow or cushion between your knees; make sure that you're not curled up too tightly. Don't elevate the hips.
Becoming more knowledgeable about the causes of back pain is the first step to taking action and getting some relief.
