Monday, July 20, 2009

Common Reasons For Low Back Irritation

By James J Knolen

Many of us suffer from low back pain. It is amazing that most of these problems are preventable. Generally, the majority of low back pain is coming from incorrect sitting, incorrect posture and improper lifting. For whatever reason, we become lazy and take shortcuts. This puts extra burden on the lower back which can lead to discomfort and pain.

The lower back consist of five intervertebral discs. These are often referred to as the lumbar. These discs are stacked on top of each other. They are separated by soft tissue, tendons, ligaments and muscles. The bones provide the structure and rigidity while the soft tissue provides for flexibility.

Of course, as we get older injuries become more likely to are lower back. Maintaining the flexibility of the soft tissue areas is vital to your longevity and mobility. Many of us have experienced having back pain after an injury. However, many people experience back pain because of long hours of sitting.

The lower back needs to maintain its flexibility. This is important for our normal mobility. If the back becomes stiff, then it loses its flexibility. This situation can be more susceptible to injury and discomfort.

One of the causes of low back pain is when the joints fail to function properly. Between each of the cervical discs, there is soft tissue. This holds the discs together. There are certain conditions which may impact the joint from functioning properly. This can lead to stiffness in muscle pain.

One of the challenges of the lower back is that injuries become key let us. If one area of the lower back cannot pull its weight, then the other parts must pull for it. This leads to an imbalance in the spinal structure. This can cause tension and fatigue to the other areas pulling more than their fair share of weight.

Our lower backs are quite an amazing engineering marvel. In this tiny compact structure it must transmit your body weight and act as a shock absorber. We definitely take for granted our mobility. Without our lower backs, we would not be able to stand upright. When we use our backs improperly, it can cause it to be out of balance.

One of the major problems of lower back pain is that you may not notice it progressing. There may be some initial tension or stiffness. This is usually just brushed off. However, the area continues to degenerate. This eventually leads to a greater level of pain and discomfort.

Doctor's classify lower back pain into two separate categories. There is acute back pain and chronic back pain. Acute is milder and usually lasts a few days to a few months. Chronic is more severe and can last months to years.

The vast majority of low back problems are acute back pain. This comes from injury to the soft tissues. These can happen suddenly or they may happen slowly over time. If you list too much weight, this would be a sudden case. Improper posture can lead to one that occurs slowly and time.

If you suffer from lower back pain, you should seek out natural treatments if at all possible. Stretching exercise and massage chair therapy can be very therapeutic and relieving of pain and discomfort. Check with your medical professional as to your situation and they are recommendations.

Make sure you take care of your lower back. The keys to your mobility are its strength and flexibility. Making sure that you adequately stretch and strengthen the lower back will help you maintain your mobility much longer. As always, diet, exercise and massage provide for a proper balance to maintain the vitality of your lower back.

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