Is your back hurting you? There are several potential causes. Your Sarasota chiropractor at Back To Health Wellness Center has these ten reasons to consider when you’re experiencing back pain:
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Bad Posture: Slumping or slouching can put undue pressure on your back. Make it a practice to stand and sit straight, with your head, shoulders, and hips in alignment.
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Weight Gain: Those few extra pounds can put stress on your back, especially if the weight is in your midsection. Losing that weight can alleviate the constant pressure and resulting back pain.
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Lack of Exercise: If you don’t keep the muscles in your back and abdomen toned, it can lead to back pain. Make regular, low impact exercise, such as swimming or walking, a routine part of your life.
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A Backpack or Handbag: If you wear a backpack, make sure the straps are wide and the weight is evenly distributed. Don’t let it hang on one strap off your shoulder. Handbags and backpacks should be as light as possible.
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Poorly Fitting Shoes: Shoes that don’t provide enough support, as well as high heels, can put stress on your back. Make sure your shoes have good arch support and avoid high heels when possible.
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An Old or Worn out Mattress: Like shoes, if your mattress isn’t providing enough support, there will be stress on your back. Replace a worn-out mattress and you may feel immediate relief after a night’s sleep.
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Smoking: Nicotine can restrict blood flow to the back as well as harm your bodies ability to absorb calcium, which promotes bone health.
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Improper lifting: When you use your back instead of your legs to lift heavy objects, it can result in back pain.
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Genetic or Degenerative Back Problems: As you get older, congenital problems such as scoliosis can start to cause back pain. In addition, simply getting older can start to cause problems you haven’t experienced before.
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Injury: Trauma to your back can occur when you least expect it, such as a car accident or bad fall. You may not feel the effects right away, but over time the pain can increase.
Can My Sarasota Chiropractor Help My Back Pain?
Absolutely, we can help identify, prevent and treat many causes of back pain. Come in for an examination and treatment plan today!
How Can I Get Started Treating My Back Pain?
Contact us today at 941-351-2555. We’re conveniently located at 2920 University Pkwy in Sarasota. Help is just a phone call away!