Back Pain, The Cause, And What Osteopathic Treatment Can Do

Introduction

Back pain is a common problem for many people. It can affect you at any age, with or without warning.

The most common cause is muscle strain and sprains. Other causes include stress, poor posture and sleeping in the wrong position. We often treat patients with back pain by talking through their symptoms and lifestyle to discover what's causing it. This helps us tailor our treatment specifically to each person's individual needs.

Back pain affects 8 out of 10 people, and many can't find the cause or a cure.

Back pain affects 8 out of 10 people, and many can't find the cause or a cure.

Back pain is one of the most common reasons for visiting your doctor. Almost 80 per cent of Americans have experienced back pain at some point. That's a lot of hurting backs! But unfortunately, many people with back problems don't know how to get rid of their pain or what caused it in the first place. But you can learn more about these issues here—and take steps toward living without back pain.

Is Your Job Causing Your Back Pain?

• It's essential to keep good posture at work.

• You should make sure that your desk is ergonomically designed, and if it isn't, find a way to adjust it so that it is.

• You should take breaks throughout the day to stretch and move around, especially if you sit all day long like most people do these days.

• If possible, try to exercise outside of work so that when you get back into the office environment after an hour of exercise or so, your body will be refreshed and ready for anything!

• Eat balanced meals with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as lean meats like chicken breasts or fish fillets every day. Make sure each meal contains protein from either one animal source or one plant source (so no double-up on beef). Avoid processed foods whenever possible because they contain unhealthy fats which lead directly into the bloodstream causing inflammation in joints like those in our backs...not good!

What's the cause of my back pain?

The most common cause of back pain is muscle strain or spasm. This is when your muscles become inflamed and painful in response to overuse. The second most common cause is arthritis, which causes inflammation in the joints between bones. Thirdly, a slipped disc occurs when a disc in your spine moves out of place, pinching nerves and causing discomfort. Finally, herniated discs are when spinal discs bulge or protrude through a weak spot in the surrounding tissue (the annulus), pressing into nearby nerves that supply sensation to your legs and feet; this can be very painful as well as debilitating if not treated properly!

Osteopathic Treatment

Osteopaths are trained to treat the whole body, not just one part of it. Using techniques such as spinal manipulation, soft tissue techniques and exercise therapy, an osteopath will work with you to help relieve pain and restore function in your back. Osteopaths can also offer advice on posture and daily activities that might be causing back problems. If you have been told that there is nothing you can do about your back pain or if it's affecting your day-to-day life, then think again!

Find out more about how osteopathic treatment from an osteopath in Hove could help by visiting our website here: https://brightosteopathy.org.

Brighton osteopaths believe that better understanding your back can help you lead a happier, healthier life.

Brighton osteopaths believe that better understanding your back can help you lead a happier, healthier life.
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the UK. It affects an estimated 15 million people at any given time and costs employers £10 billion per year—and it's on the rise.

However, there are many myths about back pain that can prevent people from finding practical solutions to their problems. We know how important it is to treat the cause of back pain rather than just its symptoms, which is why Brighton Osteopathic Centre has put together this guide on what causes back pain and how osteopathy can help you live with less pain in your life.

Conclusion

We hope you're now more aware of how your back works and why it might be causing you pain. If so, then please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at Brighton Osteopathy Clinic and book an appointment with one of our osteopaths. We are always happy to discuss any concerns that you may have about your body or work with you on a treatment plan designed specifically for your needs.