Lower back pain and back ache is on the rise. One of the reasons for this is we are spending more time sitting than ever before. Think about it. Someone who has an office or desk based job sits at work, sits to and from work, then sits at home. Our bodies are designed to move. In fact our bodies depend on movement to maintain health. The spinal discs and cartilage in our bodies have no blood supply. This means that they have a poorer rate of recovery. Every time we move, these discs and cartilage get squeezed which aids the excretion of waste products. When released, fresh fluid floods back in to hydrate and nourish the tissues. If this process does not occur efficiently and regularly, the long term effects will results in lower back pain.

Prevention of Lower Back Pain
Regular appointments at The Osteocare Clinic help diagnose and treat low back pain before they worsen. Keeping active is vital in the prevention of lower back pain. However if you have a desk based job this can often prove quite difficult. Have a look at our blog post on Office Space on tips on how to improve your sitting posture. Reducing stress is also important in keeping healthy. (…more)

Links:
- Lower Back Pain
- Obesity & Lower Back Pain

Posted by Mr. Trishul Vadi (Principal Osteopath in West Wickham, Beckenham, Bromley & South East London) on Monday, August 9th, 2010