Sports and Lifestyle

Contrary to popular belief, back pain is a health issue for children as much as their grandparents. Early in 2017, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio, USA did a thorough review of scientific literature learning that lower back pain in children is a common problem, not a rare one, that becomes more widespread as they mature.

The human body is an integrated machine. No body part works in isolation. Like the beat of a butterfly’s wings, a minor toe injury can have a huge and unexpected impact on the back. Compare the gait of an able walker with someone who has suffered a recent sprain. They are immediately off-balance.

While an apple a day keeps the doctor away, daily physical activities can improve your back strength, and prevent ongoing pain. If sweating it out at the gym isn't your thing, then you might like to try something that you can slot into your everyday activities with ease, or share with your friends and family.

If you are reading this, chances are you have back pain. It may be radiating pressure in your lumbar spine, or a tight ache between the shoulders. Every movement pulls at the source of the pain and doesn’t let you forget about it for a moment. In the modern age, back pain is usually related to either sedentary lifestyle or overuse of muscle groups.

Research has long supported the belief that exercise is not only good for your long term health, but can also be a powerful tool for rehabilitating and preventing back pain. With so many exercise options to choose from, getting started can be a bit overwhelming.