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Friday, August 27, 2010

Office Workers and Back Pain


Back pain is one of the complaints that attacks many people, both men and women. This complaint, especially experienced most office workers. Office workers are vulnerable to this disease.

Back pain becomes the main complaint 20s to the 40s. Back pain affects 26 bones connected by muscles, ligaments, and discs that contained in the spine. In general, back pain consists of three types, including postural syndrome, derangement syndrome, and dysfunction syndrome.

"Now, as much as 75-80 percent of patients complained back pain caused by incorrect posture. Changes in work, sedentary lifestyle, many hours sitting in an office, and lack of exercise are the main reasons for this complaint. While 80-90 percent of the related also with excessive activity on the back, "said Dr. Kaushal Malhan of Joint Replacement Surgeon, as quoted by the Times of India.

In addition, the weakening of the muscle group consisting of Transverse Abdominus (TA) and Multifidus, reducing the stability of the spine.

"TA is the deepest layer of abdominal muscles and take by force the maximum weight of the spine. When you strengthen your core group, then back pain can be reduced," says Dr. Crystal, physiotherapist.

Fortunately, this complaint has a solution. Most doctors agree that back pain can be cured with a few simple exercises and precautions, along with several other clinical guidelines; walk, hip rolls, and stretching will help a lot. Also pilates and yoga, which became a favorite artist Madonna and Melanie Griffith to strengthen abdominal muscles and spine.

"This (pilates) to help you connect with the muscles near the spine," said Madhuri Ruia, a health professional.

The benefits of good food can not be ignored. Likewise in the case of treating back pain.

"Calcium and magnesium are important minerals in strengthening bones, as in fish, sesame, pumpkin, and sesame seeds. Drink plenty of water and apply a balanced diet proven to prevent back pain," he added.

Naini Setalvad nutritionists recommend vitamin D3, vitamin C, calcium, and phosphate to strengthen the spine. "Sesame, dried figs, beets, plums and good for the spine," he said. (Yulianti Fitri - Okezone)

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