Addressing The Cause And Finding A Cure: Why Cause is Everything When It Comes To Low Back Pain

Addressing The Cause And Finding A Cure: Why Cause is Everything When It Comes To Low Back Pain
By Steve Preston
There is an epidemic, at least in the States when it comes to treating back pain. Most doctors do just that... treat rather than finding and eliminating the cause.

You can treat your symptoms for an eternity, and you may feel better for a short period of time. To truly get at the heart of the matter though, you have to find and eliminate the cause of low back pain.

I*ll let you in on a little secret. Most chronic low can be resolved in six weeks or less. It*s true!

A majority of chronic low is caused by simple factors including:

* Poor Posture

* Injury

* Muscle Imbalances

* Improper Lifting

* Extra Weight

Let*s take a look at each of these more closely.

Poor Posture

Posture is everything when it comes to back pain. Good posture results in stability and strength. Bad posture results in back pain. Many people can alleviate chronic simply by taking the time to improve their posture. You probably can too!

Injury

We are all subject to injury at one time or another. You can work toward preventing injury in certain circumstances however. A lot of the injuries that result in low are caused by improper lifting techniques. You may be lifting a heavy box, or you may be lifting a heavy weight without warming up adequately. Either way, if you injure yourself you are subject to back pain. What can you do to improve your chances for recovery? One of the best things you can do is exercise. You should incorporate stretching