How much do you know about low back pain?

The World Health Organization estimates that about 1/3 of the world’s population has suffered from low back pain at some point in time, and many doctors prefer to simply and generally attribute it to “lumbar spondylosis” or “lumbar strain” to make it acceptable, although it may also be due to trauma, Although pain can also be caused by trauma, inflammation, tumors, and other pathologic factors, the common cause of low back pain in most people may not be complex. Reference to the U.S. “Health” magazine, we may be able to understand more of the daily causes of low back pain, share together, away from low back pain it. First, the office chair is too comfortable, sedentary Even if the office chair is expensive, and then ergonomic mechanics, sitting comfortably, but also due to sedentary back injury. Studies have found that sedentary will not only reduce disc blood flow, and the pressure on the spine than standing or walking 30% higher. Suggestions: 1, in front of the desk, you should often do stretching exercises, every 1 hour to get up and walk around. 2, when typing or reading, be sure to keep your head upright (do not deviate). 3.Avoid slouching sitting posture. 4, back 135 degrees of sitting posture can effectively reduce the pressure of the intervertebral disc. Second, wearing the wrong shoes, such as high heels and flip-flops Normal walking is usually the first heel to the ground, wearing high heels walking is the first toe to the ground, which will greatly increase the knees, hips and back pressure. Wearing high heels also changes the balance of the body, causing an imbalance of force on the spine, resulting in an arched back and increased stress on the joints. This instability can aggravate pain from both knees to the back, increasing the risk of injury. Wearing flip-flops for too long also tends to lead to foot instability, which in turn triggers low back pain. Suggestion: Don’t wear high heels or flip-flops for a long time. Heel height of high-heeled shoes is best no more than 3 inches (about 7.6 centimeters). Third, too much reliance on smart phones or tablet computers Long time bowed hunchback head down to play mobile devices such as cell phones or tablet computers will lead to excessive stretching of the neck and back muscles, affecting the lumbar spine, increasing the risk of low back pain. Suggestions: when using a cell phone or computer, pay attention to frequent breaks, the best eyes flat, do not keep your head down. Fourth, overweight or obesity Whether obesity or pregnancy will lead to pelvic tilt forward, the reason is that the body needs this change to maintain balance, but this at the same time will make the pressure on the low back increased, the chances of low back pain increased. Suggestion: Do abdominal contraction exercises several times a day to stimulate core muscle groups and reduce disc pressure. Tufts University study found that eating at least 3 servings of whole grain foods every day, abdominal fat can be reduced by 10%. Fifth, the bra does not fit with the smaller breasts of women, compared to the chest more plump women’s lower back to withstand more gravity, more likely to lead to back muscle aches and pains. The right bra can minimize the pressure on the breasts, and not wearing or wearing an inappropriate bra will lead to increased pain in the back muscles. Suggestion: Choose a bra that is properly sized and comfortable to wear. Shoulder-cut undershirts or functional cups can help relieve shoulder and back pressure and pain. Six, too much psychological pressure Emotional tension, stress, back muscles will also be very tense, which will lead to the whole body, including back muscles, muscle stiffness. Long-term emotional tension will make these muscles can not be relaxed, the body cortisol level rises, inflammation triggered by back pain and general aches and pains will ensue. Suggestions: Low-intensity aerobic exercise such as walking, as well as meditation, listening to music, taking a hot bath, etc. can help reduce stress and calm tension.