The
days of the youth years are probably the best in one's life. Not only does one look
good but feel good as well. Age ushers in a new set of problems. Yes, it brings
along plethora of wisdom but there are several strings attached of body
discomfort. As one ages, certain aches and pains become inevitable. One of them
is the back pain.
A 40s Syndrome
The
decade of the 40s dawns with a specific category of pain; of course, you
guessed it right. It is that nagging back pain that troubles you all day. The
medical fraternity does not blame age as a fundamental reason for this
particular pain. On the contrary, professionals describe wrong sitting posture
and improper sleeping habits as the real culprits.
Agents of Help
Concentrating
on a few fundamental aspects could relieve you from back pain to a large
extent. To begin with, be very careful of your posture while bending and
carrying things. Bend your knees instead of the back to pick up things from the
floor. When trying to lift weight, ensure it is only 25 percent of your own
weight.
If
you are in a profession that requires sitting in front of the computer screen
four hours altogether, ensuring a good posture is a must. Make adjustments with
the height level of the chair and the computer screen but ensure that your back
is upright.
When
hitting the sack at night, if you are facing discomfort, it may be about time
to invest in a new mattress.
As
for medication, there are several available in the market. Some of these
include ibuprofen, acetaminophen and aspirin. Incorporating exercise in the
form of aerobics or yoga could also help you combat back pain.
Hold the Reins
You
may be feeling miserable because of the everyday nuisance of back pain, but get
out of this depressive cocoon and take control of your life. When talking of
exercising with the intention of reducing pain, you may find yourself in a
Catch-22 situation. Yes, resorting to exercising will definitely hurt but the lesser
you exercise the weaker your muscles become. Also, it has been clinically
proven that even a view minutes of exercising gives a boost to endorphins,
better known as the ‘feel good chemicals’ released by the brain. Meditation is
another stress management technique that could work wonders towards soothing
pain.
As
far as possible try having a good sleep regime and avoid alcohol consumption
prior to calling it off for the day. Although you may feel that alcohol accelerates
your sleep but it actually results in shallow sleep. Many use smoking as an
appendage for relieving stress as well. You will be surprised to know that in
the long run it only causes further degeneration of your body cells. The best
prescription to a healthy body is a well balanced diet.
Maintain
a daily record of your pain score. Such notes will not only help you comprehend
the reasons of your pain but will facilitate better treatment by your doctor as
well. Back pain could be a way of life after a certain age, do not let it
hinder your happiness. Get yourself out of this syndrome; plan for a party or go
to that spa that makes you feel awesome. Lesser concentration on your pain will
give better control.
Statistics
highlight that one amongst three individuals is believed to suffer from pain.
So let you not believe that you are you only one suffering. Back pain in particular
is not a disease; it is a habit generated problem. Taking control of certain
facets of your life can certainly slacken this growing age related hassle.
