The spine protects the spinal cord

The spine protects the spinal cord

The spine protects the spinal cord

People of all ages can experience back pain at any time in their life. The pain level and frequentness can give insight into the severity of the issue. People often take the health and functionality of their body for granted. They don’t realize the importance and convenience of a body that can easily perform everyday tasks until something happens that inhibits previously effortless movements. I can relate to this, as I was diagnosed with scoliosis a few years ago. The curvature of my spine is not too severe, but it is enough that from time to time, I experience discomfort in my lower back. As a relatively healthy 21-year-old, I should not be experiencing back pain. The truth is, most people should not be experiencing it either. The spine protects the spinal cord, which is connected to the nerves throughout the body. Thus, it is critical that we take care of this part of our body to ensure it is not damaged. There are several ways people can develop back problems and it is important to be aware of them in order to prevent or at least identify the source.

In recent years, studies have found a relationship between a person’s genes and back pain. While scientists do not completely understand this relationship, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet can help to prevent onset back pain from developing or worsening. The results from the study are promising in that it is possible to circumvent back problems to an extent, even if people are more genetically predisposed to developing problems.

Perhaps one of the most common ways people develop back problems is due to carelessness, resulting in unnecessary prolonged stress on the back muscles. For example, in this day and age, when people are spending a significant amount of time in front of a computer, whether it’s at home, school, or work, they often develop poor posture. In these cases, they are sitting for long periods at a time, without sufficient breaks. They also sit in a position that is most comfortable or natural, rather than maintaining proper posture. Unfortunately, while there are many small adjustments people can make, they often do not do them simply out of inconvenience until the years of poor posture accumulate, stressing the spine to develop chronic pain. People remain passive about this issue because they don’t realize the impact of poor posture on their health. To address this issue, some corporations have implemented an ergonomics assessment for new hires. For example, at Intel Corporation, employees can become educated on the proper posture, desk arrangement, and computer usage to not strain their body. By implementing these changes, people can relieve much of the strain in their arms, neck, and most importantly, their back. 







The spine protects the spinal cord

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