Understanding The Causes Of Back Pain

By James Steele


Back pain is a very common and very troublesome symptom that has many possible causes. It seems that these days we are more apt to suffer from back problems because of the time spent slumped over our computers or sitting in front of the television. Exercise can help, but exercising the wrong way can cause back pain too.

In this article we will be offering suggestions on how to avoid some of these back issues.

Anyone that owns a backpack, briefcase, or carries their laptop or notebook computer in a bag may suffer from back pain because of the way they carry it. It is not about just how much weight the object is, but the way that you carry it with you. A prime example of how this can affect many women is that some of them carry their purse on one side more than the other. It is possible to lighten your load to make things better. Suitcases are another potential hazard. Use one that rolls over one that you have to carry. Today, many people are using bags and cases that can be rolled for everyday use, as it's a lot easier on your back than carrying everything around.

Old age is usually not the real cause of back pain; most likely there had been some sort of prior issue that is just now surfacing. Osteoporosis, more common in women, weakens the bones and makes fractures more likely to occur. Osteoarthritis can cause pain throughout the body, but the spine is particularly vulnerable.

For some people with specific health issues, back pain can show up as a side effect. With diabetes, there is always the chance of pain in many parts of the body, and back pain is one common area for pain to be a problem. One reason for this is that diabetes affects the immune system and causes a variety of nerve disorders. Neuropathy can affect different areas of the body - for example, feet are susceptible to neuropathy - but the back is also often affected. The best preventative care a diabetic can take is to keep control of their blood sugar level at all times. This can prevent neuropathy, or nerve pain, from developing. Carrying around extra weight is not only bad for your health, as we've mentioned above in this report, but it is often a detriment to keeping your diabetes under control. Back pain can have a major negative impact on your life. So much so, in fact, that the simple act of getting out of bed in the morning can be a traumatic experience. As they say, "knowledge is power", and if you can discover the root of your back pain, you can take the steps to prevent it returning in the future. If you have a disease or illness that is contributing to your back pain, you must first get it taken care of and as under control as possible. If it's not a side effect of an illness, then it's time to take a long, hard look at your life and try to determine what you might be doing - or not doing - that is causing your back pain.



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