Lower back strain – causes, prevention and recovery
Have you ever suffered from lower back pain?
What causes lower back strain?
Muscle strain is caused by a tear in the muscles of the back or in the tendons that connect the muscles to the spine.
This kind of injury usually occurs after sudden impact, such as twisting or overstretching. It often can happen when exercising, particularly if you are new to an activity or by making sudden moves after sitting for longer period of time. Lifting heavy objects also can place excess pressure on the spine and create a risk of injury.
Let’s not forget that sitting for long hours can also take its toll on the lower back – pain and discomfort in the back is very common amongst office workers too. Sitting, particularly in the stressful environment, can place an incredible amount of pressure on a lower back area.
Some additional risk factors for back strain include being overweight or obese and having poor posture.
What are the symptoms of a lower back sprain?
The most obvious signs of lower back strain are pain and difficulty moving. You may find it challenging to bend or walk normally, for example. There is also a likelihood that the area will become swollen, bruised or that cramps/spasms will develop.
What can I do to relieve my lower back pain?
It is important to avoid any strenuous activity if you have strained the muscles in your back. That being said, provided it doesn't cause any pain, gentle stretches and activities like walking can speed up healing. Strengthening and supporting back muscles is incredibly important in order to recover this injury as well as to prevent it from reappearing. Try a simple movement of holding your back - spine with both palms as a support and gently bending backwards. It will allow damaged muscle fibres to reconnect and the pain should slowly ease. For further recovery and prevention of this deeply uncomfortable pain, try our stretching, body conditioning and core strengthening classes live & online.
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Source: avogel.co.uk