3 – Lifting Heavy Objects
We cannot blame some people who needs to life heavy objects every day, however, it is not an excuse to endure back pain. If you should life heavy objects, make sure you lift them correctly. Otherwise, you will not only experience back pain but will also put you in danger of injury.
4 – Keeping the Bad Posture
A bad posture may sometimes be caused by spinal issues, but you don’t have to endure it for the rest of your life. There are many ways of relieving yourself from back pain and this includes having the right posture. Your bones will be aligned, your joints will not be worn out and your muscles will be more relaxed.
5 – Not Watching Your Weight
Excessive weight gain can affect your back and spinal cord. Your increased weight plus gravity is not a good mix, and would often lead to back pain. You should not let yourself weigh more than what you BMI or body mass index should be.
6 – Relying on OTC Pain Relievers
Whenever we feel pain, our first reactions will either be visiting our physician or having a good rest or take an over-the-counter pain reliever. The third choice is what most will pick, but it can be one of the worst. OTC pain relievers only stop the pain for a moment and abusing these drugs can hurt our liver and kidney. If you feel that you have rested and stretched but the pain persists, going to your doctor is still the best option you have.