How is low back pain? What are the causes of low back pain?

With the growth of age, our joint function will gradually weaken, or because we don't exercise for a long time, it will also lead to joint function degradation, which will cause low back pain. Low back pain can be said to be a symptom or a disease. Long-term low back pain has a great influence on patients' own life and work, so what is the low back pain?

1, what is low back pain?

First, let's take a look at what low back pain is. Low back pain refers to a kind of disease which is caused by exogenous injury, internal injury or frustration, or malnutrition, and the main symptom is poor blood circulation in the waist. Its incidence is often dominated by kidney deficiency, marked by exogenous pathogens and prostration. In treatment, the excess syndrome focuses on eliminating pathogenic factors, dredging collaterals and activating collaterals, while the deficiency syndrome focuses on strengthening the body resistance. Tonifying liver and kidney, strengthening waist and knees, strengthening spleen and benefiting qi are commonly used treatment methods. In addition to oral administration, it can be combined with acupuncture, massage, physical therapy, cupping, plaster, drug fumigation and other comprehensive treatments. So now you know what causes low back pain. In fact, it is not enough to know the cause of low back pain. It is more important to treat it in time.

2. Ways to relieve low back pain

1. Sleep on your side. Lying on your side is the most common sleeping position, and a small pillow between your knees can help your back maintain a good posture. If you have to lie on your back, try putting a small pillow under your knee. Be sure not to sleep on your stomach, it will aggravate your back pain.

2. Correct sitting posture. When working in front of the computer, pay attention to putting the keyboard or monitor closer to your body, so that you don't have to lean forward when working. It is advisable to put your elbow on your side when operating the keyboard. Adjust the height of the screen so that it is flush with the eyes or slightly lower. Remember to get up from time to time and do some stretching exercises, at least change your sitting posture. If you need to work at your desk for a long time, you'd better choose a chair with a vertical back and adjustable seat height, or you can put a cushion and other supports at your waist. Stepping on a small stool while sitting helps to relieve low back pain.

3. Correct driving posture. Long-distance driving can easily lead to low back pain. You can move your seat forward so that you can reach the steering wheel without leaning forward when driving; Put a bracket at the waist; Get off the bus every hour to exercise.

Step 4 stand up. Standing for a long time puts a lot of pressure on the waist. It is suggested to put one foot on a stool or other object with a support, and then change the foot frequently, which will help to reduce the burden on the waist. Wearing a platform shoes or standing on a thick rubber mat can also help.

5. Hands-free phone or Bluetooth headset. Many people call with their hands occupied. This can easily lead to neck pain and severe deformation of the spine. It is recommended to use the hands-free function of Bluetooth headset or telephone.

6. Avoid pushing directly. The pushing actions such as vacuuming, pushing the cart and mowing the grass will also bring pressure to the waist. Pay attention to the elbow as close to the torso as possible, and don't push it straight.

7. Squat down and lift things. Holding children and lifting heavy objects are common causes of back pain. Pay attention to the following action points: when lifting an object, try to get close to the target and make the elbow as close as possible to the trunk; Use squatting posture instead of bending, and lift objects by legs and abdominal muscles; Be careful not to twist the spine during this process.

8. lose weight. Obesity means that the waist muscles will bear more pressure. Losing weight can also protect the joints and muscles of knees and hips. To do this, you need to know which sports you should avoid. Usually, physical contact exercise, swing exercise, golf, weight lifting, dancing, running and sit-ups are not suitable for patients with low back pain. In addition, climbing stairs is not suitable, especially for the elderly and people with knee problems.

9. Wear the right shoes. Choose comfortable and cushioned shoes to reduce the impact of the road and protect the back, hips and knees.

10. Stretch in the morning. It is helpful to wake up muscles and joints through slow and gentle activities every morning, stretch and take a deep breath. Be careful not to let the spine move suddenly. Low-intensity exercise such as walking, static cycling or swimming is suitable for morning exercise, and soothing stretching exercise or yoga is also beneficial to waist muscles.