It is the spine that keeps us upright, allows us to perform many activities and carries our head. So many tasks that involve the functioning of the spine make it very easy to overload it. In order for it to do its job, all muscles and ligaments must function properly.
Most people today lead a sedentary lifestyle. We are often reluctant to do sports, exposed to stress as a result of everyday duties and troubles, we carry heavy bags, and in addition often on one shoulder. It’s no wonder that you get overloaded so quickly and start to feel headaches or numbness in your feet. We can deal with many of these types of ailments on our own – the most important thing is physical activity, because it is movement that makes our spine work as it should. In addition to exercises to strengthen this part of the body, we can use warm baths and compresses.
But what if the pain doesn’t go away? It may mean illness. Among the diseases associated with back pain, there are quite specific, with symptoms that may indicate specific problems.
Neck numbness
Most often it is caused by sitting with the head in a tilted position, especially in times of stress and fatigue. It can also be the result of sitting in an incorrect posture. So it often happens to office workers and students who sit for many hours in front of a computer or a book. It usually starts with neck pain spreading over time to the back of the neck and shoulders. To avoid these symptoms, raise your head and look straight ahead from time to time while doing some work (whether you’re crocheting, reading a book, or playing on your phone). It is also a good idea to sleep on an orthopedic pillow.
Tingling in the legs
It usually means overloading the lumbar spine. It radiates to the buttocks and legs. This type of ailment is the result of pressure on the nerves and large blood vessels, as a result of sitting for too long in an uncomfortable chair. To avoid this, you need to choose a desk and chair for your height, wear low-heeled shoes every day and swim – preferably on your back.
Pain in the sternum area
Very similar to angina because it appears around the sternum and radiates to the neck, as well as the left shoulder and back. Sometimes it is accompanied by shortness of breath and circulatory disorders with too high or low pressure. It usually happens to people living in constant stress, exposed to overwork, aged 35 to 45. To find out what’s going on, first go to the doctor and rule out the possibility of coronary artery disease or heart problems. If it turns out that it has nothing to do with these types of diseases, rest and relaxation will bring relief. Meditation and yoga, relaxing baths with aromatic oils, as well as avoiding bending down on straight legs work well.