Back pain sometimes becomes difficult to treat, it is essential to have a proper understanding of the various causes of backache which will help the patients in speeding up their recovery.

The 6 most common causes of back pain can be summarized as under:

1.Weak muscles, caused by a lack of exercise, are the first major cause of most back pain. The body acts as a unit. The lower torso is carried by the lower back muscles as well as the abdominal muscles. Likewise, the chest muscles, shoulder muscles and upper back muscles are carrying the upper torso. It is important to strengthen and stretch the major back muscles, like the lats, traps and erector spinae as these support the spine. An exercise programme needs to strengthen not only back muscles but also muscles in the front of the torso, the abdominal muscles in particular. The abdominal muscles (often called the core muscles) help to support the spine and upper body. These are the internal and external obliques (that run down the side of your waist), the rectus abdominus, that run down the middle of your abdomen (giving you a six-pack if youre lean).

2.Lack of flexibility in the back muscles. A poor range of movement, also caused by inactivity, can result in back pain when you perform a movement outside of your normal range of motion. For example, if your lower back muscles are tight and you make a sudden twisting motion, you can strain those muscles. You need to stretch the muscles of the back to increase your range of motion.

3.Tight muscles in the legs, chest and shoulders. Because the body is a unit, you need to stretch connected muscles. The hamstring muscles and gluteal muscles, if tight, can cause rounding of the lower back, and which will cause back pain. Stiff shoulder muscles will likely cause neck and upper back pain. Tight chest muscles pull on the shoulder and will also likely cause neck and shoulder pain.

4.Incorrect posture. Most of us sit for long periods, whether at a desk, on the couch or driving a car. Poor posture while walking or standing can also affect the back. For example,rounded shoulders when standing or walking will lead to upper back pain. The best way of correcting posture is to strengthen the muscles through exercise.

5.Moving your body incorrectly. A common way of pulling and straining back muscles is whilst picking up objects. I’ve done that a few times, as I’m sure most of us have. When picking up objects, bend your legs and let the legs take the weight, not the back. Everyday actions like getting into and out of a car or sitting down in a chair are also important to be aware of. Twisting your body when you get into or out of a car can strain your back.

6.Obesity. Being overweight puts an undue strain on the back. Overweight people are also usually less flexible, with a smaller range of motion, so that sudden movements are more likely to cause strains and pain.

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