Are you suffering from lower back pain? The most common cause of lower back pain is sitting. Lower back problems gets worst by long time in a seated position. You might wonder why this natural position is not good for your back. Read further to know the reason and explanations of sitting back pain.
Psychological Thing. Individuals have been warned a million times already that sitting is bad for your back especially your lower back. This has an effect in the mind of the individual so that most of them often expect pain from sitting and when they do expect it then they of course experience it.
Physical condition. Spinal conditions or even herniated disc can be very painful when sitting. When you sit, it increases the pressure in the lower back.
While Driving. The most common form of back pain is muscle tension and driving can put a lot of tension in your back muscles thus can result to chronic back pain.
Incorrect Posture. You should be able to identify whether you are observing the right posture in sitting. Most of the time you put too much stress in your lower back muscles so that brings lower back pain.
In your working place it is important if you are aware whether you are following the right working position as define by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Check out OSHA good working position here.
So how can you prevent back pain when sitting?
• When work keeps you sitting for long period of time then make sure to stretch up regularly. Make sure to get up at least every hour.
• Find the right chair that best serve your needs. Try to check ergonomic chairs.
• Change your position every now and then. Make sure to distribute your weight evenly.
To treat back pain when sitting is simple and that is rest combined with some hot and cold therapy and some pain reliever medications. Reconditioning your muscles by performing some exercise will help you recover.