Tips to avoid the problem of back and neck pain while driving

Long driving hours often cause stiffness in the back and neck. Also, sitting in the same position for long affects the blood circulation of our body and can cause severe back pain. People, many a times, modify their car seats on their own. For instance, removing the head rest which can be extremely risky as it makes your neck more prone to pain. Remember that our vehicles are designed in a way that they provide an ideal sitting posture to the driver. So, it is better not to modify the basic structure of seat that may lead to any spinal problem.

 

In case you consistently feel pain the back while driving, try changes in your posture while driving. First and foremost, it is important to sit in a posture where both your knees and hips are at the same level. Another thing, adjust your seat at an angle of 100 to 110 degrees, in order to support the upper part of your body. Following these tips can to a large extent help in preventing back pain.

Your Posture is the key towards a Healthy Back

The best way to avoid being affected by back pain is to maintain a Correct Body Posture. While sitting make sure that your back is in a straight position, so that no extra pressure is put on spine. While lifting heavy weight don't bent suddenly rather keep in mind Right Posture. Follow a regular exercise regime to enjoy the happiness of Healthy Back.

Series on Spondylitis-Part 2

Moving on with the series on Spondylitis, today will discuss about its symptoms. Similar to any other problem of the spine, the most basic symptom of this disease is back pain.  In addition to this, problems like buttock pain, pain that moves down from back to the leg, numbness or weakness in the legs, pain that becomes worse after bending,difficulty in walking are the other signs of Spondylolisthesis. In some extreme cases, one may even suffer from loss of bladder or bowel control.

Inflammation is among the top most reason behind Back Pain

The most common reason behind ‪backpain‬ is muscle or ligament ‪inflammation‬. It is caused when the muscle or ligaments get overstretched, ultimately leading to pain. Many a time, ‪stress‬ and bad ‪posture‬ while working, ‪exercising‬ or doing any routine chore, can also contribute to lower back pain. Back pain caused by inflammation generally gets healed easily with time. Proper rest along with heat therapy can help in easing out the pain. But in order to achieve long-term relief from back pain, one must take alter their postures and include regular workout as a part of their routine. 

Cigarette can damage Spine

Everybody knows that ‪smoking‬ is a health hazard, but people aren’t aware about the fact that smoking accelerate ‪Degenerative Disc Diseases‬ as well. Smokers are more prone to ‪backaches‬ and other ‪Spinal Problems‬ because ‎cigarette‬ contain ‪nicotine‬ that hardens the arteries, which further restricts the flow of blood to the discs that cushion your vertebrae. 

Tips for healthy back

 Working for long hours in office.Pay attention to sitting posture.Remember your posture decides your back health.Here are few tips which can help you in keeping your back healthy
1 Exercise every day 
2. While bending bend you legs and not  your back.
3  Maintain a good posture – chair on which you work should be properly aligned with your seat
6.Take short breaks
7.Avoid junk food,smoking and drinking.
8.Keep your weight in check.Obesity is the mother of all health problems.
9.Learn to relax

Vitamin D deficiency, a major reason for back ache in office going youngsters

Almost every youngster into work life, these days after some time, starts complaining of back ache.Major reasons leading to this are improper posture,bad diet and stress.These issues have already been highlighted a lot in the past.Another reason which plays a significant role but not discussed as much as others is lack of vitamin D.Youngsters are being diagnosed with insufficient Vitamin D.Lack of Vitamin D,makes bones prone to aches and damage.And it is ironical,that it is happening in a country blessed with adequate sunshine all through out the year.What it indicates is largely sedentary life being led by youngsters.They go to offices in the morning(which have only AC air) ,come back at night.Then on holidays they get up late and after that go in a closed door place like Mall or a movie theater.This way they deny themselves adequate sunshine ,which ultimately shows up in the form of a backache.
This condition is more seen in working women then men.As compared to men,women have more requirement for Vitamin D  as they bear kids,bring them up and now in addition to their traditional roles they are working and supplementing family income.They are recommended D tablets but best is to have it naturally from the natural source.
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