Fever For Fitness: Information About Back Pain

Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD) is the most common catch phrase for back pain.? It afflicts many people and can be very painful and frustrating.? It occurs naturally as we age but can be aggravated or induced by trauma, injury, heavy lifting, obesity and heredity.? Nearly everyone experiences some disc degeneration after the age of 40.? Some people may even have some degeneration but don't have any symptoms.? DDD is not actually a disease but a condition where there is a breakdown in the disks.

"Part of the confusion probably comes from the term "degenerative" which implies to most people that the symptoms will get worse with age.? The term applies to the disc degenerating, but does not apply to the symptoms.? While it is true that the disc degeneration is likely to progress over time, the low back pain from degenerative disc disease usually does not get worse and in fact usually gets better over time.? Another source of confusion is probably created by the term "disease", which is actually a misnomer.? Degenerative disc disease is not really a disease at all, but rather a degenerative condition that at times can produce pain from a damaged disc."

Exercise can help prevent, and relieve back pain.? Most people with low back pain reduce their activity to avoid the discomfort and that is very understandable.? Others want to stretch to help relieve the back which may help in some circumstances but? can further traumatize strained muscles.? My solution is to strengthen the muscles that support your spine.? Avoiding movement or holding the back in a fixed position for too long can have an adverse affect on your healing and even cause other compensation issues.? The remedy is to pick the right exercises and strengthen your core.? Exercise in a controlled and progressive environment can help heal the back by bring blood to the injured area. ?

Here are some exercises that can help you strengthen your core.

?

Source: http://feverforfitness.blogspot.com/2013/02/information-about-back-pain.html

bethenny frankel sacramento kings Pretty Little Liars Rob Parker Comcast Pokemon X and Y Rob Ryan