The modern cause of back pain

Back pain is not as uncommon as it sounds. Increasingly, our lifestyles are putting great pressure on our backs.

Pressure and stress are all too common symptoms of the hectic lives we lead. Unfortunately, they can contribute to back and neck pain as we physically and emotionally tense up and lift our shoulders.

In addition, we (many of us) continue to work in environments where we sit for long periods of time, mainly at desks glued to our computers. For some people, sitting in a chair for more than 40 hours a week is the fastest way to develop back pain that hurts a lot. And what’s worrying is that for some people, they have never experienced back pain before; They have never had low back pain, shoulder problems, or neck pain, but suddenly notice these symptoms appear. Even if the symptoms don’t last long, they can start to affect people on a daily basis.

The worst part is that when you have low back pain, it can seem very difficult to get rid of it. You try to adjust your posture and it still hurts. You try to rub it, massage it, or stretch it quickly and yet it still hurts.

You try to get up and walk and then it hurts again ten minutes later. It can be incredibly frustrating.

So here are some exercises you can do right now to ease lower back pain.

Exercises for the lower back

The underlying premise is simple: You are experiencing pain due to chronic inactivity and stress, and this weakens certain muscles and tenses others. So here are two effective exercises that we know work. (Even famous celebrities and professional athletes do this to control their back pain)

Exercise one – (Duration: 5-10 minutes)

How to do it:

• Lie on your back with both legs bent at right angles on a chair or block

• Rest your hands on your stomach or lie down with your arms extended to your sides below shoulder level, palms up.

• Breathe from your stomach. Let your lower back relax.

• Hold the position for 5-10 minutes

Exercise two

How to do it:

• Lie on your back with one leg resting on a chair, with the knee bent at 90 degrees, while the other leg is extended outward and flat on the floor.

• Make sure both legs are in line with your hips and shoulders.

• The foot of the extended leg should be supported in an upright position to prevent it from shifting to the side.

• Hold this position for a few minutes and then do the same on the other side.

Exercise three

Be sure to move and walk even if you can only handle 10 minutes at a time. Try taking a 10 minute walk 3 times a day.

We recommend that you always consult your healthcare professional before beginning any exercise program.