Myths and Facts About Back Pain
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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A lot of people of different ages face back pain. It can be sharp, aching, temporary and chronic. This problem has managed to draw a lot of myths. Let's figure out what to believe, and what's just an invention.
Myth # 1: You should always sit straight
If you constantly stoop and sit at the table perekosobochivshis, then your back will not be delighted, but will pay you back for this with pain and spasms. The same extreme to sit for a long time with a straight back. This pose only increases the burden on the back. Therefore, if you have to sit for a long time, try to change the position of the body and often get up from the chair to stretch the muscles.
Myth # 2: You can not lift the gravity
Of great importance is not how much you raise, but how you do it. Of course, do not raise something that you can not lift. Just when you are going to pick up a heavy burden, sit down and with a straight back take the object in your hands. For lifting use only the legs, do not transfer the entire load to the back.
Myth # 2: Bed rest is the best medicine
Rest is certainly useful, especially if you feel acute pain. But lying in bed will not help get rid of the pain and strengthen the back muscles, but will only exacerbate the problem.
Myth # 3: The hunt will save from back problems
This is not true. Thin people, and especially those who suffer from anorexia, can feel back pain due to loss of bone mass, which can lead to fracture or crushing of the vertebrae.
Fact # 1: Chiropractic for back pain
Chiropractic is an alternative method of treatment, which is used with the traditional method of therapy. The purpose of this method of treatment is to prevent injuries, restore functions and alleviate back pain.
Fact # 2: Acupuncture can relieve pain
Patients who do not receive relief by traditional methods can try acupuncture sessions. According to the research of American scientists, alternative methods of treatment, such as yoga, progressive relaxation and, of course, acupuncture, can positively influence the removal and alleviation of pain in the back.
Fact # 3: The more weight, the more serious the problem
Unfortunately, the fact that obesity and problems with overweight adversely affect the health of the back, causing pain - a proven fact. This is due to the degeneration of intervertebral discs in the lumbar region.