Three Reasons Why You Should Get Proactive About Solving Chronic Back Pain

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Three Reasons Why You Should Get Proactive About Solving Chronic Back Pain, By Andrew Siyabalawatte and narrated by Emma.
Whether you know the precise cause of your back pain, or have no idea where it sprang from, it is common to feel as though there is no end in sight. We are remarkably adept at modifying our movements and lives to accommodate discomfort and to avoid those things that exacerbate the pain further.
Hopefully, the following three reasons why you should get proactive about solving chronic back pain will encourage you to take action and aid a return to full mobility so that you can enjoy a happier and healthier life.
Number 1 - The Changes You Make Now Will Help You Now and In The Future
Poor posture, for instance, is an incredibly common cause of back pain, and implementing better practices into your life sooner rather than later will ensure that you are safeguarding yourself against further issues in the near and distant future. At Back To Health Wellness, we help our clients eliminate their bad habits so they can develop new long lasting good ones.
Number 2 - Back Pain Can Have a Significant Impact on Your Mental Health
When you are experiencing issues with your back, the most obvious consequences are physical: lessened mobility, pain, trouble sleeping and an inability to relax are likely to be the factors that first spring to mind for anyone currently suffering.
Unfortunately, the toll back pain takes on our lives can go beyond physical discomfort, and the emotional effects of back pain can be just as disruptive. Poor concentration, low mood, and mental fatigue can all begin to encroach upon our ability to work and live as we would like to, and they must not be underestimated by anyone suffering from recurrent bouts of back pain.
Solving chronic back pain with medication can also have a detrimental impact on your mental health. Medication does not address the cause of the pain; it only masks it. Additionally, certain prescription medications can result in other mental health issues including addiction.
Number 3 - Chronic Back Pain Could Be Impacting Your Overall Health in Other Ways
When we are in pain, it is all too easy for us to sink further into bad habits for the sake of comfort. Hunching over and tensing our bodies as a way of mitigating the discomfort is common, and this can have a significant impact on your health in general.
For instance, stooping over rather than sitting up straight can compress the diaphragm, making it much more difficult for the body’s digestive system to work efficiently. This can take a toll on our metabolism and exacerbate issues like constipation and IBS.
Try not to allow yourself to get into a vicious cycle with your back pain; Solving chronic back pain starts with proactively keeping your back strong and healthy, preferably before there are even any signs of a problem, albeit it is never too late to start taking steps to strengthen your back! We are here to help!