Strecth That Back

Strecth That Back

Have you experienced a persistent back ache while the doctors seem to find nothing wrong? You may have done countless X-rays but there are no findings at all. There may perhaps be natural causes for that persistent backache, and perhaps there are also natural ways you can deal with it. Hopefully the following guide questions and suggested modes of action can help ease your back pain.
1. Is your posture proper? Perhaps you may believe you walk with a good posture, and rightly so. But how about when you work? Do you spend long hours sitting at a computer? If you do, how do you sit? Do you sit with your back straight, or are you sometimes tempted to slouch? This is a major cause of backaches, particularly in today’s generation where more and more people are spending countless hours staring at a computer screen.
The slouching position can come from tiredness, or perhaps you even need to check your office furniture. For example, if your desk height is not the best height for your use, you may find yourself straining yourself to position your hands on the keyboard. Alternatively, your chair may not be at its ultimate state. Experts typically recommend the best desk height for computer use to be one wherein you can rest your hands comfortably on the keyboard while forming almost a 90-degree angle with your elbows. Anything less may require much more effort.
2. Are you sleeping in a comfortable position? Perhaps you cannot detect anything wrong with your posture while awake, but how about when you sleep? Is your bed firm enough to support your back, or has the mattress worn out too much to offer you any support? Do you have a good pillow? This is the major reason why many furniture companies have resorted to offering many thickness and firmness in their mattresses to cater to the different needs of people. For example, those who lie on their sides typically need a softer mattress compared to those who typically lie on their backs. The same holds true for pillows. In any case, you may benefit from consulting a sleep specialist to help you in this area.
3. How much physical exertion do you undergo? Do you spend your day sitting at a desk and nothing more? Perhaps you may benefit from some exercise or stretching in order to improve flexibility on your back. Doctors recommend doing a few minutes of stretching upon waking up. You can start off with simply sitting on the edge of your bed and bending over to reach your toes while in that sitting position. Alternatively, you can lie on your back and reach one leg straight up as high as it can go; then you turn to the other leg, and after that, use both legs. When you do this regularly you will also be improving the strength of your back.
4. How do you lift heavy objects? If you constantly lift heavy objects bending over from the waist, you may not only suffer a persistent backache, but you also run the risk of severely injuring your back. The best, and perhaps, the only way, to lift heavy objects is by squatting and using your leg muscles to do the lifting. After all, the upper leg muscles are the biggest ones in your body, they ought to do the heaviest work instead of letting your back get all the strain.
5. Are you stressed about something? Interestingly, some experts have found a link between some forms of backache and hyperacidity. Perhaps your digestive system is the one that needs attention. If you constantly find yourself feeling bloated or having stomach upset, perhaps you can try getting your hyperacidity treated and see if your backache also disappears.
Of course, these proposals would only work considering that your backache really is not a symptom of any serious illness. As long as you get the doctor’s OK, you can stop worrying, as such aches can typically be linked to physiological issues. Then you can try these natural remedies. If your backache persists and you are still worried, perhaps you can go for a second opinion, if only to set your mind at ease.