Studies show that back pain is still the number one for the nation. This does not have to be, because everyone can actively do something about it.
Back pain has become a national disease [/ caption] For many, he is an old acquaintance: the back pain. In Germany, he is even the number one of the people. In the case of hardly any other illness, an incapacity for work is often presented as in the case of back pain.
Back pain is not the same as back pain, because the causes are quite different.
No matter where the cause lies, those affected do not have to accept this. On the contrary, anyone who becomes active can even reduce the risk of back pain.
Back pain is the most common cause of work injury
Whether man or woman, young or old - back pain can hit anyone. Even young people are not immune from a disease: Especially in the age group of 11 to 14-year-olds, more than half of the population is affected. The most common cause of back pain in children is seen by physicians in blocking (dysfunction) of individual spinal areas. This is caused by heavy school bags, too much use of media or a lack of movement.
In adults, the workplace plays an important role in back pain. A survey of employed persons showed that both men (40 per cent) and women (45 per cent) complained about pain in the lower back almost as often, while women (58 per cent) increased pain in the neck and shoulder area than men (37 per cent ) To suffer. Due to the complaints, many incapacity for work is caused annually - almost half of the cases are related to the diagnosis of back pain.
The causes of back pain are usually due to a one-sided load, long sitting and maladjustments. Other triggers are also possible:
poor sleep environment, such as a mattress that is too soft or too hard
psychological or psychosocial burdens, caused, for example, by a high work requirement, a low level of work satisfaction, and stress
Wearing heavy loads
In addition, injuries, inflammation or wear can lead to problems with the back.
Active against back pain
A pinch here, a dull throb there - back pain can be felt in a very different way. In many cases it is not necessary to deal with the complaints. For only the fewest ones are specific back pain, caused, for example, by a herniated disc. Since the causes of back pain can often be found in everyday life, those affected can become active themselves.
➜ Movement is doing well
It does not necessarily have to be the gym or back school, even for home, there are simple exercises against back pain. The focus of the exercises is not only the strengthening of the back, but also the trunk and abdomen.
➜ Back-friendly workplace
Anyone who sits long at the desk should set up their workspace ergonomically; a back-friendly chair as well as the correct height of the table and the appropriate distance to the screen are important.
➜ Bend and lift correctly
In doing so, never lift from the back. For lifting heavy loads better go to the knees and hold the back straight.
➜ Relaxation method
In the case of tension, but also to relieve stress, soothing massages, yoga or autogenic training are recommended.
If, despite all the preventive measures, back pain occurs, those affected do not have to go to the doctor immediately. A doctor's visit is usually required if the back pain persists or the discomfort worsens. The physician will make an accurate examination and diagnosis before recommending appropriate therapy.
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