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 Human
beings walk upright, and not on all four limbs, and as a result the
lower back carries most of the body's weight. Because the stress involved
with twisting, turning, lifting, and bending are concentrated in the
lower back, this is the part of the spine that is most likely to be
injured and become a source of pain. Many people who suffer from back
problems are experiencing mechanical pain, which means that a specific
part of their spine, such as an intervertebral disc, a ligament, or a
joint, is damaged and is not working correctly.
In
addition, depression, anxiety, frustration, reinforcement, stress,
anger, fear and many other psychological states can help to cause the
onset of back pain, it can be a reaction to prolonged pain, or exist
concurrently with pain.
CORRECT YOUR POSTURE
Not
maintaining good posture and adequate back support can add strain to
muscles and puts extra pressure on the spine. Over time, the stress of poor
posture can change the anatomical characteristics of the spine, leading
to the possibility of constricted blood vessels and compressed nerves, as well as
problems with muscles, discs and joints. All of these can be major
contributors to back and neck pain, as well as headaches, fatigue, and
possibly even concerns with major organs and breathing.
The
following bad habits are especially common when sitting in an office
chair for long periods of time.
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Slumping forward while sitting in an office chair
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Not
making use of the office chair’s lumbar back support and armrest
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Sliding
forward on the seat of the office chair
Correct
posture is a simple but very important way to keep the many intricate
structures in the back and spine healthy. It is much more than
cosmetic—good posture and back support are critical in reducing the
incidence and levels of back pain and neck pain. Back support is
especially important for those who spend many hours sitting in an office
chair or standing throughout the day.
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WONDER OFFICE YOGA FOR BACK PAIN
Spine
Stretching
Sit
straight on the chair, keep your arms stretched straight in front of you and
interlock the fingers. While inhaling, slowly move your arm upwards. In
the final posture, turn your hands with the palms facing upwards, give a
complete stretch to the whole spine. Now bend to each side and slowly
return to the centre. Bring your arms down while exhaling.
Also see
Exercises for the
Shoulder.
Disclaimer:
The exercises and other information given on this page are not meant to
substitute for medical diagnosis and/or treatment. If you have any
physical problems or health conditions, please consult with your
physician or health professional before trying any new physical
activity.
These and other office yoga exercises have been given in Wonder Office
Yoga Book. To buy the Office Yoga Book
click here. To find out how you can conduct Office Yoga Sessions in
your office please email us at
yoga@tspiritualworld.com today !
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ACUPRESSURE & SUJOK FOR BACK PAIN
Acupressure can be very effective to cure back
pain, slip disc and other back related ailments. Researchers in
Taiwan have revealed that acupressure is more effective in reducing
lower back pain than standard physical therapies. At, T. Spiritual World,
our therapist, Mahesh Agrawal, uses combined disciplines of Acupressure,
Sujok & Naturopathy to heal back pain. To know more call us on
011-32499233 or click here.
Testimonials
"My wife, Leela Ananthanarayanan, was suffering from
acute back pain as well as pain in her left limb arising
out of the L 4+5 disc problem. A friend
suggested to my wife she could try acupressure and
recommended her case to Dr. Mahesh Agrawal of TSW
Mahipalpur as he has cured persons with similar problem.
Just after two sitting she felt
better. The numbness in her feet disappeared. Earlier
she could not sit even for a short time and found it
painful. As the treatment continued she found that she
could sit for a longer duration and feel no pain. Her
back pain also disappeared and she could roll on her
back. She was limping earlier while walking. Now she is
able to walk straight without any support."-
T.N
Ananthanarayanan, Dwarka, N.Delhi
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