In the past, problems like backaches and neck pains were seen only amongst older age groups. However, there’s been a huge change in the last decade as an increasing number of young people cope with back problems. The most common condition is caused by a ‘slip disc’, which causes pain in the neck and back.
The soft cushion between two adjacent bones of the spine is called a disc. When the disc gets displaced from its original position it’s called a slip disc. This can lead to pain in the legs or sciatica. Slip disc in the neck causes pain in the arm.
FACTORS AND CAUSES LEADING TO SLIP DISC (SLIPPING DISC)
Lack of exercise, sedentary lifestyle, physical and mental stress and bad posture. The various reasons leading to faulty posture are smoking, obesity, inadequate sleep, deficiency of vitamins and calcium, etc
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TREATMENT OF SLIP DISCS
To reduce the problem of slipped discs, people should rest. For pain, the doctors recommend medicines, physical therapies, exercises and even surgery if symptoms are severe.
Exercise regularly Manage your stress Balance your work and recreation Maintain proper posture Balance your diet Adequate rest Ample water intake Early diagnosis and prompt treatment Take advice to plan workout and diet Do take regular breaks while working continuously Take periodic vacations to recharge your energy.
Don't - Slip Discs
Do not indulge in fast food, Do not neglect early fatigue and back pain, Do not smoke, Do not work with a computer continuously without breaks, Don’t use a vehicle with bad suspensions on bumpy roads, Do not use big pillows, Do not use very soft mattresses, Don’t neglect to pay attention to details regarding your posture while working.
Develop a positive attitude to remain healthy and discard.
