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12 Easy to Follow Tips to Cure Your Backache Permanently

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Malinie Arora

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SITTING OR STANDING FOR LONG HOURS? SLIP DISC OR ANY INJURY ON THE BACK? WORKING LONG HOURS AT A DESK JOB? SITTING WITH POOR POSTURE ON THE COUCH LEADS TO MUSCLE TENSION.

All this can lead to a chronic backache. This article will help you know various aspects of backache and how you should avoid it.

What Is Low Back Pain?

Low back pain is a universal human experience -- almost everyone has it at some point. The lower back, which starts below the ribcage, is called the lumbar region. Pain here can be intense and is one of the top causes of missed work. Fortunately, low back pain often gets better on its own. When it doesn't, then you should first go to the doctor and with doctors, consent can start Therapeutic Yoga which is supported by your medication and will help to heal you faster and will develop faith that it is curable.

Symptoms of Low Back Pain

Symptoms range from a dull ache to a stabbing or shooting sensation. The pain may make it hard to move or stand up straight. Acute back pain comes on suddenly, often after an injury from sports or heavy lifting. Pain that lasts more than three months is considered chronic. If your pain is not better within 72 hours, you should consult a doctor.

How yoga helps in back pain!

Yoga helps increase strength in very specific muscles and muscle groups. Holding positions in yoga is not intended to be uncomfortable. However, it does require concentration and specific use of muscles throughout the body. Muscle strength improves by remaining in these yoga positions and incorporating various movements.

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Many of the postures in yoga gently strengthen the muscles in the back, as well as the abdominal muscles. Back and abdominal muscles are essential components of the muscular network of the spine, helping the body maintain proper upright posture and movement. When these muscles are well conditioned, back pain can be greatly reduced or avoided. If back pain doesn't go away in three months, there's evidence that yoga can help. In one study, people who took 12 weeks of yoga classes had fewer symptoms of low back pain than people who were given a book about care for back pain. The benefits lasted several months after the classes were finished. The study suggests conventional stretching also works just as well. Make sure your instructor is experienced at teaching people with back pain and will modify postures for you as needed. As A yoga instructor I take care with back ache clients with Therapeutic Yoga or according to the conditions . It is a special designed class according to your requirements.

Cut Your Risk of Back Pain Right from the Start!

As with any health condition or disease, preventing back pain is better than trying to cure it after it has set in, and may be too late. So even if you?re not experiencing back pain symptoms, I would recommend you follow these simple tips:

1. Always stretch before any strenuous physical activity. In fact, I strongly advise you to engage in a regular stretching program.

2. Do not slouch when standing or sitting.

3. If you spend most of your time sitting, pay careful attention to consciously sucking in your belly and rotating your pelvis slightly up. At the same time, you should keep your head back, with your ears over your shoulders and your shoulder blades pinched. This posture will keep your spine in proper alignment. Do this every hour you?re sitting, holding the muscles tight for several minutes.Sit in chairs or car seats with good lumbar support.Switch your sitting positions often.

4. I would also recommend periodically walking around or gently stretching your muscles to relieve tension.

5. Avoid bending over without supporting your back.

6. Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes. Women should also refrain from wearing heels all the time.

7. Sleep on your side to reduce any curve in your spine. You should also sleep on a firm surface.

8. When weight-lifting using your legs, always keep your back straight.

9. Maintain an optimal weight.

10. Quit smoking. Smoking reduces blood flow to your lower spine, causing the spinal discs to degenerate. 11. Get enough vitamin D from sun exposure daily, as vitamin D helps keep your bones, including your spine, strong.

12. Drink plenty of water to enhance the height of your inter-vertebral disks. Since your body is composed mostly of water, staying hydrated will keep you fluid and reduce stiffness.

How to Relieve Back Pain Naturally. For more info, you may write to Malinie at mpanchtattva@gmail.com

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