80% of the population suffers from back pain at one time or another. At a time when humans spend most of their time sitting or lying down, few people can boast of never having had back pain. The causes of this ailment can be “mechanical” (disc herniation, compression of the vertebrae, lower back pain and malformations) or “inflammatory”. So what are our osteopath’s 5 tips for having less, or no, back pain?

To exercise.

We very often come back to sport, but practicing regular physical activity can only do you good, physically and psychologically. There are many sports that lead to muscular development in your back. Having a muscular back will force you to instinctively stand straight and maintain good posture. This will prevent you from any back pain. In addition, sport promotes blood circulation and eliminates toxins through sweating.

Do some relaxation.

The stretches performed will avoid strain on the lower back and relax your back. Relaxation also acts on stress, which will help reduce potential muscular tension. Yoga, meditation or even pilates are very good ways of relaxation. It's up to you to find the method that suits you best.

Adopt the right actions.

Certain everyday movements are bad for your back and can cause debilitating pain. Here are some remarks, which you have probably already heard, but which you have probably not adopted if you are reading this article: When you pick up something, bend your knees so as not to put tension on your lower back as is the case. case if you lean over. Do not carry loads or exercise more than your body can handle. Sit up regularly in your seat. It is not uncommon to see our body sag in the seat after a long period of sitting. When you walk, make sure to look ahead rather than at the ground. This allows your body to automatically be less hunched.

Hydrate.

In any case essential, water also helps promote the expulsion of toxic waste eliminated by the kidneys.

Avoid inflammatory foods.

Not consuming inflammatory foods helps avoid visceral tension and, at the same time, lower back pain. Therefore, prefer whole grains as well as fruits and vegetables to fatty and sugary products. If you already feel pain in your lower back, apply heat (hot water bottle, hot shower, tiger balm, etc.) to the inflamed area to relax the contracted muscles.

In summary.

In addition, don't forget to have an osteopathic check-up once or twice a year. This will allow you to get to the root of potential problems before they develop and handicap you on a daily basis.