Bad posture is a primary reason. if the natural curves of the spine are overly arched or flattened for a long time, the spine gets stiff and week.

Back Pain

Back pain is not usually due to a single cause, but the result of a build-up of factor accumulating over time.

Spine is the central axis of the body and combines with joints and muscles to make a supportive frame for the trunk to maintain an upright posture. It is made up of 33 small bones called vertebrae with discs that act as shock absorbers. Wear and tear of the back’s supportive structures cause back pain, strain and injury.

Facts:

• Back problems often result from an imbalance between tissues(muscles, ligaments and tendons) surrounding the spine, or incorrect spine alignment due to bad posture.
• Ideal posture is when the spinal column is in a neutral position, forming a gentle sloping S-shape

Why:

• bad posture is a primary reason. if the natural curves of the spine are overly arched or flattened for long time, the spine gets stiff and week
• Our lifestyle which results sitting long hours at the computer, long hours of commuting, sedentary living are all responsible.

What to do:

• Maintain good posture. Keep the spine erect but relaxed.
• Avoid sitting for long periods. take frequent breaks
• Sit on a chair that supports your lower back . the height of the seat should allow your feet to rest flat on the floor
• Wear comfortable footwear with good arch supports
• Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight

Exercises for Low Back Pain

Maintain good posture. Keep the spine erect but relaxed.

Avoid sitting for long periods. take frequent breaks

Sit on a chair that supports your lower back . the height of the seat should allow your feet to rest flat on the floor

Wear comfortable footwear with good arch supports

Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight.

Yoga for back pain

Yoga asanas work on flexing and extending different parts of the spine and regaining the range of movements available to the spinal column.

Bhujangasana ( cobra pose) :

Lie in a prone position with arms resting by the side. Bend the elbows and place palms below the shoulders. Raise arms, back, chest and neck off the floor.

Salabhasana (Locust Pose) :

Lie in a prone position with face down. simultaneously, raise the head, chest, arms and legs off the floor.

Balasana (Child Pose) :

Sit on the heels. slowly bend forward, resting the forehead on the floor. place the arms beside the body. Relax all muscles.