Lower back pain
is very commonly seen in people who sit for long periods of time, lift heavy
weights regularly or are heavy & inactive. It could be a mild, dull,
occasional ache or a nagging constant irritation. A sign of it getting worse is
when the pain starts travelling down one/both legs. Increased body fat
specially around the abdomen makes the lower back more vulnerable because of
increased mechanical pressure & lack of muscle support.
The answer to 'How to reduce
back pain' is much easier than people think. Instead of suffering
the pain if you actually tried some very simple things you might be surprised
at how much better your back feels. We will discuss 3 things that I have found
very useful while working with a lot of people with back pain.
1. Learn 'Good
Back Posture' for you
Poor posture
puts a lot of pressure on the back & causes the same issues that lifting
heavy weights incorrectly would cause! Taking posture casually is not a great
idea if you want to have a strong & healthy back. Good back posture is much
more than just the proverbial 'sitting straight'.
How to reduce back pain?
Excellent back posture for most of the times will be a good first answer to
that question. Maintaining a gentle inward-arch in your lower back &
sitting tall - are general guidelines for us all. Yet learning good back
posture 'for you' from a professional will be a useful life-long tool.
2. Daily
5-minute 'Back Care Exercise Routine'
Learn 3-5
simple exercises which are suitable for your back & lifestyle. Learn these
from a Qualified Physiotherapist because they have a good understanding of
Anatomy, Posture, Exercise & Back Pain. Perform these every single day of
your life. This is a highly effective tool to get rid of lower back pain.
If you manage
to discipline yourself, your back will feel so much better. You will remember
to do your exercises on strenuous days when you are sitting/standing a lot or travelling
etc to prevent aches & pains. It becomes a part of your lifestyle &
becomes like a pill that prevents back pain.
A Seat Lumbar Support literally means a Low Back Support. It is a cushion that is made in a
specific shape that helps to maintain the natural inward curvature of your
lower back facilitating an upright position. It prevents you from slouching
which increases stresses in the discs of the lower back.
