When is Back Pain More Than Just Back Pain

As previously reported back pain is a very serious issue that we have somewhat become immune to. I'm sure the attitude to many is, 'back pain won't kill me'. You're right to a degree but there can be more to just what seems to be a sore back.

Firstly before we go on if you are experiencing back pain the problems that caused it have been building for a fair period of time. Micro trauma after micro trauma have been building up and eventually your abused spine has had enough. Now when is back pain more than just back pain? When other issues become a problem in conjunction with your back pain. Such as psychosocial issues related to their constant chronic lower back pain. This can turn your life into a state of disharmony and poor self esteem. There is also the issue of oxygenation. As a consequence of your constant back ache your posture suffers and your breathing technique can become floored. Leading to poor oxygenation reducing cell metabolism and your bodies natural healing powers.

These are just two of the many problems that can be associated with back pain. It is one of the most common and prevalent lifestyle restrictors around. A 2001 Australian study puts the cost of back pain at $9.1 billion dollars of which $8.1 billion dollars comes from lost productivity at work. Whilst it may not be a life threatening disease; if your life is of any value to you, take these steps to prevent it and if too late alleviate back related disability.

1. Glute up: Learn to activate your butt muscles. Imagine you have a hundred dollar bill between your butt cheeks and you aint letting it out for anyone.
2. Trap up: Learn to activate your mid to lower trapezium muscles so these muscles found between the shoulder blades get stronger and take the weight of anything you lift.
3. Rest up: Turn your lower back muscles off. They shouldn't be used at all when bending or lifting.

Life is too short to have a sore back.