Tedious and Overcomplicated Lifted

Chronic back pain is prevalent in older percentage of the population, though it can affect all age ranges, and those in all fields of work. While it is treatable, and has many remedies, it is just as preventable, if not more so. Simple body postures and movements can allow for the avoidance of pain, while improper movements or pushing the spine out of alignment can cause unwanted damage and persistent discomfort. Daily activities that seem to have no effect on the spine can cause unexpected damage, both acute and chronic.
Most people are surprised when their back twinges when they move a certain way, and simply take a pain reliever instead of finding the root of their back problems, and solving it. It seems easier for some to simply ignore it and take the medications that occur so frequently in commercials, rather than finding a long term and possibly complicated solution. Back pain is often seen as unavoidable and it is often thought that it requires a change in lifestyle to prevent back pain. In reality, chronic back pain is more preventable than expected, depending on the type of back pain acquired.
Everyone who has worked long hours in front of a computer has heard about the proper back positioning and the dangers of slouching. It's often widely dismissed and ignored, despite its truthfulness. Slouching, improper posture, and having inadequate support of the lower back for long periods of time can cause the disks in the vertebrae to rub against each other uncomfortably and put pressure on parts of the back that can cause damage, and along with damage, pain. A way to prevent this I to use a supportive chair that curves to the spine and supports the back as the user sits up straight, practice good computer using posture by keeping the back straight with the hands on the keyboard, feet straight on the floor, and the focus at eye level, or placing a pillow behind the lower back so the spine is held in its natural position when the user sits up straight. While treatment is entirely possible and is effective, prevention allows for the avoidance of pain altogether.
When lifting a bag, a box, or another heavy object, most people tend to lean over and pick up the object using their lower back and arms. This has a tendency to pull tendons and ligaments out of alignment due to the unnecessary pressure it places on parts of the back and spine. Though it is not frequently taught, there is a method to lifting objects that does not require back pain or the excessive straining. The short version is to "lift with your knees", or to bend the knees, while keeping the back straight, and to avoid bending at the waist. This, as well as holding the object close when lifting and not turning or twisting the back when holding the object, prevents parts of the back from hyper-extending. Though the method seems tedious and over-complicated for simply lifting, it is the most accurate and effective prevention of back pain when it comes to picking up any kind of object.

The smallest of habits can wreak havoc on the spine. Habits that include placing wallets, cell phones, or any other kind of objects in the back pockets of pants and keeping them there while sitting. It does not seem like it would have much impact, or that it could cause anything such as long term back pain. Most men and women keep storage in their back pockets sue to ease of access, or in women's case, because that is the only pocket they have. The damage occurs when the person is sitting. Generally, the pelvis is balanced when the person is sitting, and therefore the spine is straight in alignment. But with the added height on one side due to items such as a wallet or phone, the pelvis becomes tilted, as one side if higher than the other. As the pelvis is the main support of the spine, when the pelvis moves, the spine adjusts with it. Holding the spine at an irregular tilt causes disks that are usually aligned to press in unusual ways, leading to back pain. Avoiding this one is simple and easy, by taking objects out of the pack pockets of pants when sitting, by either placing them in the front pockets despite the habit of putting them in the back pocket, or putting them in a small bag or purse when carrying pocket able objects.

Chiropractors play an essential roll on the treatment and management of chronic back pain. With various procedures, they are able to realign parts of the body and relieve the unnecessary pain. One of the most well-known procedures that chiropractors use in order to relieve back pain is a spinal manipulation. The chiropractor "pops" the back by manipulation, in order to decrease pressure on the area. While some patients state that there was some discomfort during and after the procedure, it is one of the most recognized treatments due to its efficiency. Spinal decompression is another treatment for back pain. The gentle stretching of the spine allows for the removal of pressure from the spinal disks, where a majority of the pain is frequently located. Another frequently utilized therapy is deep tissue massage, which focuses on a realigning layers of muscle and connective tissue that were damaged or moved out of place due to many types of injuries, including back and spinal damage. While the treatment is described as uncomfortable at times, its effectiveness remains unchallenged when facing chronic back pain.

Chronic back pain is not am irremovable burden, instead it is a menace that is both preventable and treatable in a variety of ways, including simple changes in habits or posture, another with the help of professionals. While medications are a common cover for back pain, long term prevention and treatment are healthier methods to dealing with back pain.