Suffering from back pain is a common occurrence in America as about 80% of adults suffer from different varieties of back problems. Muscular pain tends to be among one of the leading concerns surrounding pain with the back. Here are some other causes that could be troubling you:
- Bulging or herniated disk
- Nerve damage
- Muscle damage
- Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Ovarian cysts
- Pelvic infection
- Kidney disease
Speaking with your doctor about any concerns related to your back is important to rule out serious conditions. For many patients, muscle and bone concerns are the leading cause of pain in the lower and upper back. Straining while lifting heavy objects, failure to properly stretch the back each day, and having a poor posture often cause many of the pain problems.
Suddenly Active
If you recently started exercising, it is common to feel pain in all different areas of the body. In many cases this is the muscles getting used to the new movements but it could be reacting to the movements in a painful manner. Staining muscles in the back will cause pain, and the risk of causing such pain will increase if you are doing sudden movements with the muscles without stretching and warming them up. Lifting furniture is a common reason for strained muscles as is playing sports like tennis, basketball, and football.
Obesity
Weight concerns are one of the leading concerns for chiropractors that treat pain in the back, spine, and neck. Weight can increase pain on the joints and on the muscles in the back. It is important to have a healthy, lean, midsection to limit the strain on your back muscles. When you have a large stomach, it will pull on your back muscles to support it and this can cause pain. Losing the weight and toning up the stomach muscles is the best solution for strain on the lower back muscles.
Improper Posture
Check the way that you sit and how you position your body when you are lifting heavy objects. Lifting with your legs is vital to your back as the excess strain will lead to pain on your lower and upper back. It can take weeks to recover from a pulled back muscle and it can make it difficult to perform work duties and other daily activities. Sitting upright and practicing proper ergonomics when lifting heavy objects or working behind a desk can all help to improve your back pain concerns. Consider meeting with Life Health Medical Center to discuss your problems and to have your spine properly aligned.