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Sitting
at a desk for extended periods of time can put a tremendous amount of strain on
the lumbar spine. Once proper posture breaks down, the lower back has a
tendency to become rounded. This puts excess pressure on the spinal discs and
the pelvis and can cause herniations, muscle spasms, and
pain.
Disc Herniation
Disc herniations are bulges in the soft tissue between the
vertebrae. The discs provide
flexibility for the spine and act as shock absorbers. When the spine is placed in an improper position, as is the
case with poor posture, the excess pressure can force the disc to bulge,
pinching nearby nerves as they
exit the spin, causing pain.
Muscle Spasm (Knots)
Muscle spasms are involuntary contractions of the muscle
which can last
minutes, hours, or days. There are many
causes of muscle
spasms such as disease, dehydration, and excessive exercise but we are more
concerned with spasms caused by weakened, stressed, or over-worked
muscles. When these spasms occur,
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Our 3 F's Method can help you relieve lower back and sciatic
pain.
Lower back pain can be a dull, radiating ache or intense and sharp. When you touch this area it will feel like you're
bruised. Many times you don't feel
these pains until you change positions, like when you stand up from sitting in
a chair. Pay attention when your lower back gets stiff, because it may be an indicator of more severe pain to come.
Rounding your lower back is a sure way to get lower back pain.
It puts pressure on the discs in your lower back and can eventually cause them
to herniate. The lower back
muscles will seize up in an attempt to prevent the herniation from getting
worse, giving you radiating lower back pain. |
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You may feel like stretching your lower back when it hurts but
think twice. Stretching can actually make it worse by allowing a herniated disc to bulge further. Incorporating lumbar support and
performing The Office Effect Lower Body Exercise Series will give
your back the strength to support you efficiently. |
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Check
out our book The Office Effect for even more solutions for work related lower back pain. |
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