The most common back pain reasons

Back pain is a very common problem and will affect many of us at some point during our lives. The good news is that in most cases it isn’t a serious problem, and it might just be caused by a simple strain to a muscle or ligament. As far as possible, it’s best to continue with your normal everyday activities as soon as you can and to keep moving. Being active and exercising won’t make your back pain worse, even if you have a bit of pain and discomfort at first. Staying active will help you get better. 

Often back pain doesn’t have one simple cause but may be due to one or more of the following:

• poor posture
• lack of exercise resulting in stiffening of the spine and weak muscles
• muscle strains or sprains.

There are also specific conditions which are linked with pain felt in the back. It’s important to remember that severe pain doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a serious problem.

However, you should see your doctor if your pain:

• is really bad
• lasts for a long time
• stops you from working or doing the things you enjoy
• affects your everyday activities
• gets worse. 

The most important things to do to treat back pain is to keep moving, continue with everyday activities and have a healthy lifestyle. Some  people worry that if they have back pain, doing certain activities such as lifting things, twisting and turning might make their back pain worse. It’s important to remember that our backs and our spines are very strong and are designed to move. In fact, too much rest can make back pain worse. Being active and continuing with your everyday activities as soon as possible, and as much as possible, will speed up your recovery. A doctor might be able to help you with tips and the right kind of exercises that will make your recovery faster