In this guide, we explain the most common causes of back pain and how they can be prevented through exercise. We also introduce you to the ten best back exercises you can do at home.
Content:
What causes back pain?
Why is it Important to Do Back Exercises?
The Ten Best Back Exercises You Can Do at Home
When Should I See a Doctor?
How to Prevent and Avoid Future Back Pain
Conclusion
What causes back pain?
If you or a loved one have ever experienced back pain, you know that it’s serious, inconveniencing, and overall, uncomfortable. Back pain can impact a person’s daily life, making everyday tasks harder to complete, ultimately stopping people from getting the most out of life. Back pain can impact people of all ages and can have various degrees of pain depending on the person. Back pain can come about from a number of different reasons, including:
- Arthritis
- Injury to the spine or muscles
- Bulging/ruptured disks
- Osteoporosis
- Strained ligaments and muscles
Some of these reasons are more serious than others and some are more common in certain age groups. No matter the reason, back pain can prevent you from completing daily responsibilities which can have detrimental effects on your quality of life. Exercise is key to preventing and managing back pain. In this Injurymap guide, we introduce you to the ten best exercises you can do at home.
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When Should I See a Doctor?
If you suffer from persistent back pain that cannot be alleviated through exercise, it’s important that you consult a doctor. Additionally, if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms in any part of you back, it’s imperative that you see a doctor so that you don’t hurt yourself further:
- A pinching feeling
- The inability to bend all the way over or get back up
- An uncomfortable tightness
- A pointy feeling
Also, it’s important to see a doctor if any pain lasts for longer than two weeks.
How to Prevent and Avoid Future Back Pain
You can prevent and avoid future back pain by going through the exercises mentioned in this guide on a regular basis. Make sure you are doing the exercises correctly – the Injurymap app contains helpful videos and guides.
Remember that bodies are different, and in order to avoid future back pain, it’s important to make sure that you are only doing movements and exercises that are right for your body.
To avoid back pain when you are working out, make sure to properly stretch before getting into a workout and to use weights that are manageable. A lot of the time back injuries come from not properly stretching or doing a movement incorrectly when working out. Take necessary precautions as you exercise to make sure that you are taking proper care of your back.
Some other ways to avoid back pain include:
- Sleep on a quality mattress
- Don’t lift heavy things alone
- Sleep on your back; avoid sleeping on the stomach
- Strengthen your abs
- Avoid twisting motions
- Maintain a healthy body weight
Conclusion
Back pain is uncomfortable and can severely affect your quality of life. Whether you have injured your back before or you simply want to preserve your muscles, it’s important to take care of your back so that it remains strong and allows you to properly live your life and complete daily tasks.
If you are experiencing prolonged or excruciating back pain, see a doctor; however, if your back is only slightly sore or you are recovering from a recent injury, try some of these excises and see what they can do for you.
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