What is lower back pain?
Lower back pain can have many causes, such as a strained/pulled back muscle, disc problems, arthritis, or sacroiliac joint dysfunction. In cases where there has not been a definitive diagnosis, the next question that should be asked is: How long have you been suffering? Your pain will fall into one of two categories: acute (which indicates a recent occurrence) or chronic (the pain has been with you for an extended period of time).
What causes lower back pain?
The two most common reasons for lower back pain are trauma and muscle imbalances. Muscle imbalances can have a negative effect on your posture, leading to what are called “postural dysfunctions.” These dysfunctions include abnormal alignment of the pelvis and abnormal curvature of the spine. This misalignment causes increased wear and tear on the joints, muscles, and ligaments—even the discs.
The most important thing to understand about any lower back pain is that, barring trauma, it doesn’t happen overnight. You may be feel symptoms of back pain very quickly, but it takes a long time for the condition to get to the point where your back finally gives way and becomes painful.
What are the symptoms of lower back pain?
The majority of the complaints range from local pain to radiating pain in the legs or arms, depending on where the herniation is located.
Why do traditional lower back pain treatments fail?
Most traditional treatments fail because they simply address the symptoms and fail to address the cause of the condition. Your low back pain is a physical problem, and it requires a physical solution. There are no pills or injections that can restore postural balance in your body because they are unable to take the pressure off the nerve or make the joints work better.
Conclusion
A well planned weights and stretching program that involves training these imbalances will be the best ongoing solution to any back condition as well as having a structured nutrition plan to support the recovery process of training and create a healthy environment to support joint lubrication and save your joints/muscles from degeneration.
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