Obesity And Pain In The Back

The rise of obesity and back problems are directly related

. The higher the rate of overweight individuals, the more the number of people suffering from back pain increases.

The spine is responsible for carrying the weight of the upper body. When fat accumulates in the belly, the spine is forced to distribute the excessive weight. In consequence, an unusual lower back curve is formed (lordosis). Common causes of excessive back curvature include fat, pregnancy and tight low back muscles. It may be treated by takin on regular exercises that strengthen the back muscles of the thigh and learn some stretching activities that help to improve the posture. When exercising focus on strecthing the hip and pelvic areas, as these help relieve back pains.

obese individuals individuals may also face the threat of muscular weakness. The excess fat they carry around their body prevents them from engaging in more physically challenging sports, which leads to minimal joints and ligaments activity. Lack of proper blood circulation will then result in painful muscle spasms. If this is the case, then it is suggested to engage in low impact activities such as light walking for short periods of time and doing light household chores. Although sufficient rest is required, light physical activity that helps circulate the blood flow and sue the joints is a must.

Losing weight sensibly is advantageous for obese people, especially those who inherit other medical conditions. This article is not written by or checked for accuracy by a medical doctor. Please consult with your physician for treatment options.

The process of weight loss does not need to be a hard one. If you look up some information or ask qualified people about how to start, you could gradually adopt healthy eating habits and achieve good pysicial fitness, thereby decreasing your back pain. Eat little meals six to seven times a day instead of 3 big meals; this helps prevent hunger or contemporary dizziness. Consume high fibered vegetables to enhance the rate of digestion. At the same time try to introduce light exercises and make it a point to strecth at the end of it. Strecthing is very important especially if you manage to learn some posture strecthing exercises, a necessary exercise for obese people as too much pressure has been put on the back causing the disc to move together which in turn presses on the spine. These little changes will contribute to back pain releive, allowing you to attend work regularly, sleep better at night and take on more demanding sports.

This article is not written by or checked for accuracy by a medical doctor. Please consult with your physician for treatment options.

by: Karen Williams

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