What can be done to relieve back pain?
Do you sit in your office chair every day and feel pain in your back? Rest assured, unfortunately you're not alone... And yes, back pain is the disease of the century. Did you know that in France, almost a third of office workers suffer from chronic back pain? The simple fact is that it is becoming increasingly difficult to relieve this part of the body. Before embarking on the treatment phase, we need to know the causes and origins of this pain.
Back pain: what causes it?
Beware of preconceived ideas, back pain is not just a problem for the elderly. Young people are not spared either, and are increasingly prone to MSDs. Depending on where the pain is located, it is easier to define the cause.
- Upper back: neck pain
- Middle back: back pain
- Lower back pain
Depending on the causes identified, the cause of these back problems can be assessed more clearly. Generally speaking, the causes include poor posture, injury following a wrong movement, and repetition of everyday movements. There are also :
- sudden movements
- prolonged bad posture
- muscular tension caused by stress
- intense effort with heavy loads
- various deformities
Back pain: what are the remedies?
A nuisance in your daily life, back pain can be restrictive when it persists over the long term. Don't hesitate to consult the right professionals to prevent or relieve your back pain. Which sitting to relieve back strain ? Can bad posture affect back pain? How do you find your way through all the solutions available for back pain? Here are a few tips to help you get rid of the pain.
- Help yourself to a source of heat: thanks to the well-being provided by the sensation of warmth, your back pain may disappear more quickly than expected.
- Try alternative medicine: Osteopathy and acupuncture are alternative medicine solutions that can help you deal with back pain.
- Sports coaching: in certain situations, back pain can be linked to a lack of exercise or poor physical training methods. A sports coach can help you improve your back pain by reducing tension and poor posture.
A stool for back pain
Use ergonomically adapted furniture: don't hesitate to use ergonomically adapted tools for your back pain. From office chairs to ergonomic stool office chairs, there are an increasing number of seating solutions designed for people with back problems.
Generally speaking, whatever the cause of your back pain, don't let it get the better of you. Take the initiative and start taking preventive action to keep your back healthy.
