Who has back problems

[BFYOOT]

hey fellas, sympathy seriously with the back pain, can start to ruin your life. I am currently working in the health field and have a background in rehab/exercise prescription. Here's some tips for you:
a. don't automatically think physio's are the bees knees, and conversly dont write off chiro's, they both serve a purpose. Physio's primarily work with muscles and their function, therefore back strains/muscle weaknesses are well served. Chiro's focus on the skeleton, and are great if the problem is a dislocated/subluxed vertebrae/rib.
b. another option is an osteopath. Osteo's are basically a chiro and physio in one (very generalised definition!!) and can work with both the skeleton and muscles in one. Very useful when you are unsure of the cause.
c. strengthening and stability are very important. Core stability is much more important than a six pack, as the stability muscles are predominantly deeper. Yoga/Pilates/Swiss Ball exercises and generally trying to maintain good posture (Im 6'5 so know how hard this is) through the day.
d. exercise- swimming and hydrotherapy are great due to being non-weightbearing.(this is where physio's are excellent), plus trying to stretch or change position every half hour to hour when at work if possible.
e. if still in doubt, get your feet checked out by a podiatrist, who can look at the way you wallk/run/stand. Incorrect foot positions (especially too much rolling in) can rotate the legs and hips and place extra pressure on the back muscles.

Hope this helps at least one of you, but the most important thing to remember is there is no one answer, and fixing back pain takes a lot of self-work too, not just relying on specialist treatment.

My back is now sore from sitting down and typing!!!!!