Symptoms
Did you know that repeated heavy lifting or a sudden awkward movement can strain back muscles and spinal ligaments? If a person is in poor physical condition, constant strain on the back can cause painful muscle spasms. Other symptoms include;
- Muscle ache
- Shooting or stabbing pain
- Pain that radiates down your leg
- Pain that worsens when you bend, lift anything, stand or walk
- Pain that improves with reclining
Prevention
- Exercise: Regular low-impact aerobic activities that don’t strain or jolt your back — can increase strength and endurance in your back and allow muscles to function better. Walking and swimming are good exercise choices.
- Build muscle strength and flexibility: Abdominal and back muscle exercises, which strengthens your core and helps to condition your muscles so that they work together like a natural corset for your back. Flexibility in hips and upper legs aligns pelvic bones to improve how your back feels.
- Maintain a healthy weight: Being overweight strains back muscles. If you’re overweight, trimming down can prevent back pain.
Did You Know?
About 80% of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their life. It is also a leading contributor to missed workdays. To educate our clients about How To Prevent & Relieve Lower Back Pain, we hosted a Health Talk on Wednesday August 07, 2019.
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