What Does Mechanical Low Back Pain Mean?
Among the causes of waist and neck pain, 90-95% in young and middle ages are caused by mechanical causes, that is, faulty body movements at home, at work or while doing sports. Difficulty with its use comes first. Just as you can sprain your ankle during a reverse movement, it is also possible to injure your lower back. Speaking of mechanical lower back pain; We mean pain that occurs without any structural damage, that is, without any permanent disease. These are pains that can be relieved with simple bed rest. So, lying down for a few days or even wearing a knitted corset around the waist for a few days is enough to treat these pains...
Of course, when we say lying down, we mean lying on a healthy bed, not on a board or on the floor; on a not-so-worn ready-made bed. Not on the couch or armchair; Resting on your back with a pillow placed under your knees or on your side with a pillow placed between your legs.
However, the recurrence of these pains should be taken seriously. In other words, if your pain occurs again and again after a few days of rest, especially if the severity of the pain increases or the pain-free period decreases, you should definitely consult a doctor.
Rest, but How?
Our body, which we have used and worn out for many years, needs a holiday just like our soul. Sometimes it may be necessary to step on the brakes and take a little rest. A significant portion of back and neck pain will disappear on its own in a short time by resting. In other words, lying down for a few days or even a knitted corset or a soft neck brace worn around the waist for a few days is enough to treat these pains.
Of course, when we say lying down, we mean lying on a healthy bed, not on a board or a blanket spread on the floor. ; Not on an inherited wool bed, but on a not-too-worn ready-made bed. Lying on the couch or armchair is not at all; Resting on your back with a pillow placed under your knees or on your side with a pillow placed between your legs.
Sitting Comfortably, Lying Comfortably, but How?
What is meant by ergonomics is the issue of work-person harmony. The modern rule here is to select people according to the job or to It's not about trying to fit the job; is to make the job suitable for the employee. This is the duty of the experts called "occupational safety specialists" or "occupational health physicians" who are now in our country. In other words, ensuring that the work in the workplace is suitable for the health and quality of life of the employee and constantly checking this...
Of course, since we spend more time at home than at work, these rules should also be taken into consideration at home. In other words, what is meant by an ergonomic desk, kitchen counter, television chair or bed; It also means the design that is most suitable for the movement that the person is doing at that moment. Of course, from transportation vehicles to constantly used hand tools; We should not forget that everything we use during daily life, from bags to mobile phones, should also be ergonomic.
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