Back pain is quite common these days. It can be a consequence of modern life, with much of the day spent hooked to a device, whether craning your neck over a phone, slouching in a chair in front of a laptop, or lying on the sofa in an awkward position while watching television. So, which daily habits could be harming your spine?
As a result, the spine may remain in unnatural positions for hours, increasing the risk of pain and injury.
Do not wait for the pain to subside. The doctor advised, “The warning signs above are really the same signs that tell you it’s time to see a doctor, not just wait it out. There’s one more category people should be alert to: back or neck pain accompanied by fever, unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite. That combination can point to an infection or, in some rare but serious cases, a tumour, and it needs prompt medical evaluation rather than home management. If pain is constant or changing in nature, accompanied by fever, unexplained weight loss, or loss of appetite, it is best to go to a doctor.
Because of poor posture or physical strain, this means it is best not to dismiss back or neck pain solely.
Dr Aaditya Kashikar, consultant spine surgeon at We Are Spine, told HT Lifestyle that a sedentary lifestyle is one of the leading contributors to spinal problems. He said, “Our lifestyles have become far less active than they used to be. The body’s muscles and joints need regular movement to stay strong, and a sedentary routine is one of the biggest contributors to spine problems today.
