Chronic pain in the United States has reached an epidemic level, 8 out of 10 Americans experience frequent and, at times, chronic back pain. Regrettably, painkillers are not the most effective treatment for this pain. There’s a better way, however, to call a back specialist.
The American Chiropractic Association has some alarming facts on Americans for back pain – by far the most common form of pain.
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Lower back pain for 31 million Americans.
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Half of all Americans working claim that they have back pain.
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The most popular explanation of why people miss work is back pain.
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The second most frequent explanation of why doctors visit is back pain.
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Anywhere from 75 to 85 % of Americans suffer back pain.
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USD 86 billion a year, invest at least to handle it.
Yoga improves your physical and mental health with a wide variety of benefits. It consists of a combination of regulated respiration, extension, and meditation. Yoga has been around in Asian countries like India for thousands of years, even though it is relatively recent in the USA (since the 60s or 70s). However, can you really relieve your pain with yoga?
How does back pain occur?
Any sorrow can weaken, and we refer to some yoga poses for a variety of pains at the end of this blog post. But as back pain is by far the most widely mentioned, let’s first see why and how back pain occurs.
The most common cause of back pain is accidents and injuries, but even simple movements and other physical and mental factors can lead to your discomfort. Some of the most famous are:
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Inappropriate posture
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Sedentary lifestyle, inactivity
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Obesity
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Osteoporosis
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Emotional difficulty
Interestingly, back pain may be caused by poor lifestyle habits, poor eating behavior, and even poor mental health in this shortlist. In some ways, it is possible that some changes will be needed to relieve your back pain, but calling a back specialist is always the best decision.
The sedentary lifestyle is sadly a symbol of modernity since most of us are at work all day and then sit again before our TVs in the evening. The only culprit that leads to not only your back pain but also health issues is all this sitting, combined with a bad posture when seated. Therefore, try to get up more.
Special attention should be given to the emotional aspect of back pain. We are starting to find proof that poor mental well-being will certainly lead to pain. 100 participant who started the research pain-free followed four-year research in 2004. They were all tested mentally. Over those four years, the likelihood of back pain in those patients who failed these tests was three times higher at the end of the study.
Know the best Yoga postures to relieve your back pain from our back specialist at Oklahoma Spine & Pain Management in OKC. Our doctors will help you get comfort from chronic pain.
**Disclaimer: This content should not be considered medical advice and does not imply a doctor-patient relationship.
