Preventative Measures Can Help Reduce Back Pain

A new study has suggested that early preventative measures can help reduce back pain.

Experts have claimed that prompt help can spare the sufferers from their agony.

According to the research by the Work Foundation think-tank, doctors are not taking back pain and similar conditions seriously enough because they are not life threatening, and making sure patients are fit to work is not regarded as important as other "clinical" priorities.

The report predicted that by 2030 many European Union member states will see 50 percent of the population diagnosed with a musculoskeletal disorder such as back pain.

However, it said that early interventions can help reduced these rates.

One of the best ways to prevent back pain is to keep your back muscles strong. Follow these steps to help protect your back and prevent back pain:

·         Do back-strengthening and stretching exercises at least 2 or 3 times a week.

·         Stand and sit up straight.

·         Avoid heavy lifting. If you do lift something heavy, bend your knees and keep your back straight. This way, your leg muscles will do most of the work.

·         If you are overweight, lose weight to help lower the strain on your back.