As stated by MayoClinic, the four main causes of work related back pain are force, repetition, posture, and/or stress. Since you work at a computer it is likely that the last two factors play a role in contributing to your back pain, however; the entire cause is probably a mixture of small habits which have the synergistic effect of being a pain in the back. Maintaining a comfortable and upright posture is essential to any person sitting for long hours.
Slouching or leaning in a chair can stress different areas of the back. Try to get used to sitting up in a chair. Using a chair without a back rest or even standing while still at the computer from time to time might make a difference.
You want your back in the shape of an "S" not a "(" If you aren't used to sitting up straight it might be even more of a strain at first, but is overall a healthy habit to have. Stress also plays a role in overall well being. If family or work pressures are causing you anxiety you will undoubtedly experience muscle tension and tightness, in turn making it easier to injure muscles.
Although calming exercises are numerous, finding one that works for you would be well worth the search. If you don't already, try to get in some daily physical activity. Nothing like going to the gym is necessary, but strengthening your back would make it more difficult to injure.
Resistance training with weights or bands does wonders for overall health. Stretching is also essential. Whatever the occasion, having loose and relaxed muscles make your movements much more smooth and comfortable.
I don't know what part of your back is in pain, but plenty of stretches exist to isolate specific areas. If none of these make a difference, or you just want to try everything, you could check out back braces. They are usually used for lower back pain though.
A visit to the doctor or even chiropractor definitely wouldn't hurt either. In my opinion, the best preventatives to back pain are proper posture and situation specific exercises. As for me personally I can't sit for extended periods and have to stand instead.
I would approach this situation using the scientific method, whereby I would test each possible change individually in order to assess the effectiveness of each one. For example, you could set up your office to be stand up friendly and spend a week standing to see how it effects your body while keeping other habits normal. As for you, I wish you the best of luck and hope my information was informative.
According to altmedicine.about. Com, listed below are 15 Natural Remedies for Back Pain Relief: 1. Acupuncture 2.
Capsaicin Cream, "has been found to deplete substance P--a neurochemical that transmits pain--causing an analgesic effect. " 3. Vitamin D, "muscle pain can be a symptom of vitamin D deficiency." 4.
Music Therapy, "is a low-cost natural therapy that has been found to reduce the disability, anxiety, and depression associated with chronic pain. " 5. Vitamin B12,"has been found to relieve low back pain.
" 6. Magnesium 7. Willow Bark 8. Yoga for Back Pain, "bark of the white willow tree (Salix alba) has pain-relieving properties similar to aspirin.
" 9. Bowen Therapy, "is a type of gentle bodywork that was developed in Australia by osteopath Tom Bowen (1916-1982). " 10.
Breathing Techniques 11. Massage Therapy, 12. Chiropractic, "Doctors of chiropractic use chiropractic spinal manipulation to restore joint mobility. " 13 Alexander Technique, "teaches people to improve their posture and eliminate bad habits such as slouching, which can lead to pain, muscle tension, and decreased mobility." 14.
Prolotherapy, "involves the injection of a liquid solution into soft tissues such as ligaments and tendons. " 15. Balneotherapy, "is a form of hydrotherapy that involves bathing in mineral water or warm water.
1) try to set up your work station in the most ergonomic way you can. Simple adjustments to chair height, monitor height.
Massage and exercise. Back pain without any physical problem is out of shape muscles.
Back exercises and such. Eat healthy food and drink milk for calcium. :) Try this site out for more information: Pain Elimination.
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