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Are You At Risk From Back Pain?

By Michael Tasker

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Published: 13Feb2009
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The curse of back pain is becoming a more common ailment and although anyone can at some point in time face it, a number of factors can increase the risk of suffering from it. These risks can emerge from a wide variety of factors from activity that is undertaken purposefully to lifestyle habits that you might not have thought would have an effect on the health of your back.

Back pain can become more common with age but this does not mean that you have to accept it as part of becoming older. And it is not just the older generation that is more prone to it as often it is those in their 30's and 40's that can suffer greatly. It is more common among people who are not physically fit. Where back and abdominal muscles are allowed to become weak they may not properly support the spine. It is often the case that people will consciously exercise a lot after being inactive all week. Whilst this has benefits they are unfortunately more likely to suffer painful back injuries than people who make moderate physical activity a daily habit. Studies show that low-impact pilates exercise is good for the discs that cushion the vertebrae, the individual bones that make up the spine.

Many diseases can cause or contribute to back pain. These include various forms of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondylitis, and cancers elsewhere in the body that may spread to the spine. In addition, lifestyle choices such as smoking may not directly be the cause, it increases your risk of developing low back pain and sciatica. As an example, smoking may lead to pain by blocking your body's ability to deliver nutrients to the discs of the lower back. As a result of smoking, it is not uncommon for repeated coughing to have a detrimental effect on the muscles around the back leading to pain. Furthermore, smoking can slow the healing process which shall prolong pain as a result of back injuries, back surgery, or broken bones. Another lifestyle choice of a diet high in calories and fat, combined with an inactive lifestyle, can lead to obesity, which can put stress on the back.

There are of course reasons for back pain through activity often related to the type of work that we do. Having a job that requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling, particularly when this involves twisting or vibrating the spine, can lead to injury and back pain. In complete contrast, undertaking an inactive job such as sitting at a desk for long periods of the working day may also lead to or contribute to pain, especially if you have a poor sitting posture that places undue pressure on the spine which can be due to the choice of an inappropriate chair. This can lead to the muscles becoming out of alignment and thus creating unnecessary strain on them.

Pilates is one of the most sought after exercise methods to solve ailments such as back pain, poor posture and muscular problems. It is not strenuous to undertake a Pilates workout and anyone of any age can benefit. You don't even have to attend a class. Discover easy learn how to do Pilates at home workouts and start getting the body form you crave at http://www.pilatesdvd.info

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