What's wrong with a stiff back?

There are many reasons for back stiffness, the most common ones are probably long working hours or cervical spondylosis. Especially for office workers or writers who need to work at a desk for a long time, it is easy to experience back stiffness due to muscle strain. Moreover, with the trend of earlier onset age of cervical spondylosis, more and more young people are beginning to experience back pain.

1. What is the cause of stiff back?

If you have back muscle strain or stiffness caused by spondylitis due to long periods of sitting or standing, it is best to go to a regular hospital for further detailed examination. Go to an orthopedic hospital for a physical examination and take treatment according to the doctor's advice to rule out the possibility of spondylitis. It can be combined with physical therapy, such as ultra-short wave and infrared lamp irradiation, to promote the absorption and limitation of inflammation. It is recommended to keep a good mood, eat less spicy food, rest on time, exercise properly, and eat more vegetables and fruits.

2. What to do if your back is stiff?

1. Some patients experience mild symptoms of back stiffness and stiffness, so there is no need to be too anxious. It is often caused by a cold back, poor posture or local myofibrosis. Patients can take oral muscle-relaxing, blood-activating and analgesic drugs and nerve-nourishing drugs for treatment, and can also receive appropriate massage care.

3. In addition to back pain caused by serious diseases, some patients may also suffer from back pain caused by fatigue, poor posture and degenerative spinal diseases. Using some simple therapies for self-treatment can often achieve good results. During this period, pay attention to a scientific diet and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.

3. Causes of back pain

The root causes of back pain in most people are muscle and ligament strain, intervertebral disc herniation, degenerative arthritis (commonly known as bone spurs), spondylolisthesis, and musculoskeletal pain syndrome. Common causes of the above-mentioned back pain include: bending over, twisting the waist, lifting heavy objects, pushing heavy objects, falling, sitting for a long time, standing for a long time, bad posture, too soft bed, wearing high heels, pregnancy, etc.

4. How to prevent back stiffness

In daily activities, try to bend your knees instead of bending over, and keep your waist straight at all times and places; try to use your hand and leg strength instead of your waist strength. You need to change your posture appropriately to avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time. Try to avoid bending or twisting your waist to lift heavy objects.