You’ve tried everything—chiropractic adjustments, spine stretches, even pricey ergonomic chairs—but your back still aches. What if I told you your spine isn’t the problem at all? The real culprit might be your overworked, cramping muscles around it. Could it be that you’ve been treating the wrong issue all along? Let’s dive deep and find out.
Why Back pain?
Several factors, including injuries, degenerative conditions, or underlying medical conditions could cause back pain. However, let’s focus on the reason we most often ignore—a simple (yet painful) muscle cramp. Your spine is surrounded by a group of muscles. Let me know in the comments if you know what they are. The most common complaint is lower back pain, and it usually comes from people in their late twenties and early thirties.
Your sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise, and other factors like wrong posture could result in lower back ache. It may be a chronic dull ache or a sharp shooting pain during certain activities.
Certain sports can cause back pain
Let’s focus on the lower back muscles that give us that dull ache. The pain could be because your lumbar (or lower back) muscles are either stretched or torn. This kind of injury can be due to certain sports like weightlifting or football. Apart from these, excess weight can put pressure on the spine and surrounding muscles.
Obesity and Back pain
Yet another important factor for lower back pain is obesity. Too much belly fat can result in an altered posture. You tend to bend forward when you have that excess belly. To help keep your spine upright, your muscles need to put a strain and that is the reason you get that dull constant ache in your lower back.
A few simple lifestyle changes—like regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and daily stretches—can go a long way in keeping lower back pain at bay. Take care of your muscles, and your spine will thank you!
Stay happy, Stay strong!
Great read, thanks!