Treat back pain? Here's how you can fix it

Category: Health published by Syed Qayam Ali published: February 24, 2019, 4:41 pm EST Update: February 24, 2019, 4:41 pm EST

New Delhi: It is common knowledge that sitting too long while commuting or working causes back pain and even spinal injuries.

Until four months ago, Ishita Goel, an engineer working in Noida, based in Delhi, worked eleven hours a day and flew at least seven times a month. These long sessions at the office, inside the train, and the plane caused her back pain and resulted in cervical spondylosis.

Medical experts believe that sitting for long hours has a negative impact on the health of the spine, especially among young office workers aged 25 to 40.

"Staying seated for long hours can not only catch us with sore limbs and give us a bigger way, but it can also damage our bones and lead to serious deterioration of muscle health. The cases of back pain have increased dramatically, "says Dr. Sumedh of Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.

"Nearly 80% of people who ask me this problem belong to the 25 to 40 age group. The main cause of back pain is the poor lifestyle of these people, the increase of their weight, their long hours of work bad blood circulation is reduced and the body parts become stiff, causing pain ", adds Dr. Sumedh.

Addressing ANI, Dr. HS Chhabra, medical director and head of the Spine Department at the Indian Center of Spinal Injuries, said: stress injuries to muscles and tissues. "

Dr. Ajay Wadhwa, an orthopedic surgeon based in Noida, said, "Staying in the same position for a long time puts excessive pressure on your joints and muscles. Nowadays, young people under 30 fall prey to slippery discs. Not only that, they also suffer from constant headaches. "

However, some measures can be used to fight seated diseases and protect the spine.

– Work standing in front of a counter or table.

– Rather than hold a meeting in a conference room, invite your colleagues to take turns during a discussion.

– Set a timer on your computer for a standing break every 30 minutes.

– Visit a colleague in person instead of sending it by email.

– Park your car a little further from your office to sneak in extra steps.

– Take a walk after lunch.

Source: ANI