Every person at least once in their life from time to time back pain. Most often, this symptom is not a concern and independently passes. But there are times when it is forgotten that it is not so simple. Back pain can be a sign of a more serious disease than ordinary physical exertion. In each case, to prevent disaster, it is necessary to analyze all possible causes of back pain, and if needed, seek medical attention.
The first reason. Uncomfortable position while working
The asymmetric position of the spine during use, the tension in the muscles at the expense of others or even just too long "sit down" mode – this can lead to regular back pain after work.
Solution. To avoid this, a chair in front of the Desk must have enough hard seat and a straight back. It just, keep your back straight, without bending the shoulders without tilting head down. Table height is selected so that its arms bent at the elbows at a 90° angle. If you wear glasses, they should force you to bend to the table or vice versa, tilt your head backward.
In the house there is also a need to avoid the "threat" postures and awkward movements. Do not wash the tub, bending over it in a knot: use of the pool, which should not be lower than the elbows. It is not necessary to wash the floor in the "crab position" (bent) – only a MOP, a fairly long handle. If you don't get in somewhere, better get down on your knees.
The bathroom is attached to the wall of the handle. Installed over the bathtub and near the toilet, it allows you to sit down, get up and get out of the water without undue stress on the back muscles. At the same time does not slip on the slippery tile or enamel.
When you brush your teeth and wash your face, don't stand over the sink, bending the back. Better to sit on a chair or lift the sink in the bathroom at the same optimum height of the elbows.
Another reason. The back tire overload
It is reasonable to give back the rest, when fatigue had not yet manifested in full force. Although the comfortable position, the muscles are stuck in the same situation and reduce the tension in the end to push on the nerve endings and causes discomfort.
Solution. If fatigue due to long time standing or sitting, the rest is mainly changing posture. The task is to relax the muscles. This is a good lie down, raise legs. But if this is not possible, quietly walk five or six minutes.
The reason for the third. Back muscles are weakened and struggle to survive in the vertical position
The back muscles need to be regularly trained to support the spine without effort age sedentary way of life is becoming increasingly difficult.
Solution. The easiest way – walking. If you haven't been walking, half an hour is not too tired. Help special gymnastics complexes for back muscles, yoga, swimming is not speed, but a lot of fun, Aqua aerobics. But simulators must be handled very carefully – they can give unwanted hard download.
The reason the fourth. Discomfort is an unpleasant posture during the night while sleeping
The bed should be comfortable, allowing the muscles to relax. If they do not rest at night, to keep the same bending of the spine, which they had to "keep" the day the pain may appear in the morning.
Solution. Sometimes pain in the lumbar back help only pillow or cushion – helps to eliminate bending of the spine, which causes back muscles to tighten, and they rest for the night. If your back hurts regularly, not to give up orthopedic mattress – it successfully removes the load on the back. Not worth saving, it is better to buy the product, proven quality. It is possible to check that the mattress is not fake: put it in a plastic large bottle of mineral water and sit down on distance of 30-35 cm. The bottle does not fall. There is also anatomical, the receiving mattress. They perfectly relieve muscle, albeit very expensive. However, they are not meant for sleeping and not very long lie down.
The fifth reason. Heavy bags
Sudden or excessive strain on the spine are the worst affected intervertebral discs: they are packed, sometimes pressing on nerve roots. The pains of hell, and it is better to consider at once that such experiments are not for you.
Solution. Rising from the floor weight, it is impossible to do it overnight, straight legs. Then the whole burden falls on the lower back. In front of a heavy object should sit down, straighten the back and so, with a straight back, gently, "weight". When you need to bend, legs should be slightly bent at the knees. Lean straight legs also dangerous to the lower back. To reduce the risk of a special elastic belt that supports your lower back. If not managed to prevent the pain, is treated for long enough to take pills, painkillers, rubbing the sore spot creams. Better to do it after consulting a neurologist. Help physiotherapy and massage – is not the first day of the exacerbation, and a few days later.
Reason six. Pregnancy and childbirth
Women during pregnancy and childbirth, the load on the spine increases 2-4 times. Then adult baby tightly hanging the whole time mother. And years, usually it is 12-14 pounds. Not surprisingly, spin does not last.
Solution. During pregnancy it is necessary to use support bandage style, which is better discussed with a specialist. And after childbirth should not be ignored, ties, and sometimes a special belt that protects the lower back. They, by the way, it is good to use in almost any physical work. When you perform any housework, especially with the baby in her arms, the young mother useful to hedge using a special elastic suspenders, which are slightly pull back the shoulders.
Reason seven. Back pain during menstruation
The location of the internal organs, because of the increase in the size of the uterus is changed, consequently the muscles, generally support the sacrum and back, a position further than is felt discomfort. But if the swollen uterus or other organs put pressure on the roots of the spinal nerves, it can be very severe pain. If the added load on the muscles and ligaments that relate to a long walk (especially in heels) or athletic exercises, the back will not last the end of the day.
Solution. In the critical days of feeling sorry for yourself, don't exercise, limit motor mode. It is also important to wear comfortable shoes without heels, and, if possible, 2-3 times a day to take a horizontal position for at least 5 minutes. It is also important to drink plenty of fluids, and if there is a tendency to edema, during this time, take the infusion of bearberry.
Reason eight. Hypothermia the legs
If a day or two before walking barefoot on the cold floor or the ground, go out of thin tights and light shoes, the pain may be associated with inflammation of the ovaries or pyelonephritis. Here without serious intervention the gynecologist, or nephrologist is not enough. If the pain added a sharp burning sensation when urinating – possible cystitis.
Solution. If you have previously had inflammation of the ovaries – signal most likely came out because of the pain in the lower abdomen can move in the lower back. Need to visit a gynecologist who will prescribe antibacterial treatment, suppositories, or tablets, which you need to take a week and a half or two. In the future, consider that in cool weather, need to dress warmer, it is better to prefer pants and closed shoes.