In addition to a good, supportive chair, get up every 45 minutes and walk around the office. Sitting occupations tend to decrease the spine’s lower C-curve causing flexion-based tissue strain. The question is, when?”īeyond the obvious – namely, stopping smoking and losing weight in a sustained, healthy manner – there are other things you can do to lower your risk of developing back pain. “You might be overweight and not feeling any pain… currently. “That phrase is so literal in this topic,” he says. Consequently, that changes the lengths of muscles around the spine and puts additional strain on the spine, as well as the hips and knees, making those joints more susceptible to injury.Īccording to Lambert, being overweight is waiting for the proverbial straw that breaks the camel’s back. A larger belly increases the curvature of your lower back’s C-curve. As your weight increases, it changes the biomechanics and natural alignment of your spinal column. The classification and risks are as follows:Ĭarrying around extra weight makes you more vulnerable to injury. That risk increases exponentially with an increased BMI. Persons among a population with a Body Mass Index (BMI) within the normal range have a 2.8 percent risk of developing back pain at some point in their lives, according to Lambert. Lambert, a physical therapist with Adena Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, says yes. Smoking and being overweight can also cause back pain, and hormones may play a role.īut can you predict your chances of experiencing back pain? The onset of back pain most frequently occurs between 30 and 60 years old, and can be triggered by a variety of ailments - muscle strains, herniated discs, accidents and degenerative diseases, just to name a few. Paying attention to how you treat your back can help prevent a big painīACK PAIN IS A TOPIC THAT KORY LAMBERT KNOWS WELL.
Adena Healthy Plan - Summer/Fall 2019 Back In Focus
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