causes of back pain

The spine is the central support system of the body. We only realise how much work our backs do when something goes wrong. A sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, being overweight, bad working practises and a high level of stress all contribute to back problems.

back pain is pain which makes us realise that our back is not functioning properly. Often pain develops gradually of intermittently and the cause is not obvious. The back is a complicated structure and pain can occur anywhere along its length. Most commonly it occurs in the neck and the lower back. People are often concerned that back pain indicates other serious disorders.

Back Strains Abnormal stress, either sudden or over time, can injure the muscles, ligaments or joints of the spine. An acute back injury may result from an unexpected jolt or incorrect lift. Alternatively, poor posture and weak muscles can lead to a chronic backache. Muscle and ligament strains are the most common cause of back pain.

Disc degeneration Degeneration of the outer layers of a disc result in flattening and bulging.

Improvement in general fitness helps to reduce and prevent back pain.
Regular back exercises will help to:
*strengthen muscles supporting the back
*stretch tight joints, muscles and ligaments
*increase mobility
*improve posture