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When it comes to your health, there isn't a single part of your body that doesn't make a difference. When bones, muscles, or tendons are disturbed it can lead to serious back problems. This can include slipped herniated disks, a broken back, or fractures. Your back pain can result from any number of actions, activities, improper movements, overexertion, or even disease.

Determining the cause of back pain can be complicated since there are a number of different factors involved. For example, the central nervous system alongside the spinal column plays a vital part in back pain.

Statistics indicate that over one million individuals experience some type of back pain, either severe or minor. About half of these people could have prevented the problem and found relief without seeking medical treatment. The rest might have to suffer the pain for years to come unless they take a more proactive approach to managing the condition.

In some cases, surgery is performed to correct the problem. Surgery often leads to major complications, including even more severe back pain. Even if you damage a shoulder ligament or tendon, you can take measures to relieve your pain without resorting to surgery.

Did you know that losing weight can reduce back pain? The incidence of obesity is continuing to rise right around the world. The added pressure on your muscles from the extra pounds will eventually lead to back pain. "Oh, my aching feet", you might moan. What you probably fail to realize is that you may be overweight, wearing the wrong shoes, and overexerting the weight bearing joints and muscles.

If you have a slipped herniated disk, how do you get pain relief? Start by learning to bend down and lean over using proper form, lose some weight if you need to, make sure your shoes fit well, and ease your pain by curling up.

Are you aware that by curling up in a fetal position you can reduce the pain caused by a herniated slipped disk? So, lie down on your side, curl your knees up towards your chest, and find out for yourself. While you're curled, don't fold up too tightly, and tuck a pillow or cushion between your knees. Don't elevate the hips.

Once you're aware of the causes of back pain, you can start to take action and relieve your symptoms.

# posted by NeilG @ 6:37 AM