This year the National Spinal Health week runs from May 25th – May 31st with the theme Get Your Happy Back! Everyday more and more Australians experience back pain, from everyday niggles and strains to debilitating back pain that limits their ability to work and engage properly in a healthy lifestyle. Back pain is also a leading cause of lost productivity in the work place and forced early retirement.
The main cause of everyday back pain is poor posture. Lower back pain is a growing problem in Australia and ranks second in the world according to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) latest Global Burden of Disease study. There are several effects poor posture can have:
- Back Pain
- Joint & Muscle Disorders
- Spinal Problems
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Rounded Shoulders and more
Poor posture when sitting, standing, and lifting at work can place unnecessary stress upon your spine. With muscle fatigue or overstretching, your ligaments and discs can weaken which places spinal joint muscles and nerves under stress causing pressure or strain that results in back pain. Adopting healthy habits and postural fitness can significantly reduce the risk of injury or pain later on and have a positive impact on your self-esteem, social relationships, and even mental health.
If you suffer from back pain or poor postural fitness and find it is affecting your ability to live life to the fullest, visit our friendly and informative physiotherapists at Taigum Physiotherapy & Massage Clinic and Get Your Happy Back!
