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Back supports and Posture's Role in Back Pain Causes and Solutions
Good Posture and Back Supports' Role in Reducing Back
Pain
What is the most common cause of back pain?
Contrary to popular belief, lifting is not the main cause of back pain and
fatigue. Do you experience back pain after a long drive, doing the dishes,
gardening, or even standing or sitting for a while? Most people do. In most
cases, the problem is muscular. Back muscles aren't being allowed to work in the
manner they were intended.
Think of an archery bow, where the contraction of the string maintains the curve
of the bow. In the same way back muscles are designed to contract, stabilizing
the spinal curve. When the spine is flexed forward (bad posture), the muscles
must stretch to accommodate the curve, rather than contracting to protect the
spine. This creates muscle spasms, the most common form of back pain and
fatigue.
Maintaining good posture ALL THE TIME, whether lifting or not, overcomes the
cause of back pain. But how can you do that? The Back-A-Line belt incorporates a
curved, firm lumbar pad to which the spine will naturally conform. More
importantly, several studies have shown that the pressure of such a firm curved
surface against the muscles reduces back pain. Back-A-Line has the patent on a
curved, firm pad, encased in a back support belt. No other back support can
provide pain relief without a similar lumbar pad. Read the testimonials from the
experts. They know. Now you do, too! Click here for Details on this
posture lumbar support belt
Summary: Bad posture is the main cause of back pain, and only the
Back-A-Line belt is designed to help promote and support good posture and
strengthen your back muscles in the process!
How can Back-A-Line help prevent back injury?
Over 33% of adults are currently experiencing back problems. But few people
realize that nearly 85% of adults will experience back problems in their
lifetime. Back-A-Line can dramatically improve your chances of avoiding back
injury.
There are two types of injuries that occur to the lower back. One is muscular,
called strains or sprains, caused by forcing the muscles and ligaments past
their structural limits. Poor posture, no matter what you're doing, is the
culprit.
The other type of injury involves one or more of the discs that serve as a
cushion between your vertebrae. Although improper lifting may be the proximate
cause of an injury, most disc failures are caused by repetitive motion. Over
time, poor body mechanics will cause the many layers of fibers surrounding the
vertebral discs to become stretched and torn unnaturally. These tears don't
heal, so the fibers ultimately become unable to contain the disc. A "slipped
disc" or, more properly, a rupture or herniation occurs. The bulging disc then
pinches the nerve roots and problems such as chronic back pain or sciatica are
the result.
Arduous physical therapy, not to mention surgery, is the only solution after the
injury. The key, therefore, is to prevent the injury from occurring in the first
place.
Summary: Only Back-A-Line, with a lumbar pad to promote
good posture all the time, effectively prevents back injury.
How is a firm back support better than an elastic one?
Typical back supports are no more than a flimsy elastic girdle that fits
"snugly" around the body to provide an illusion of support. The reality is that
elastic gives out at the moments when you most need it! Instead of promoting
better posture, they merely squeeze the wearer in whatever posture he or she is
already in -- which may be unsafe! When you bend over, or stretch your back in
any way, elastic belts simply "give" to provide more room. The simple fact is
that elastic belts provide no support for your back, and in fact work against
muscle development and good posture.
Several studies have shown that the pressure of a firm, curved surface against
the back muscles reduces back pain. Back-A-Line has the patent on a curved, firm
pad, encased in a back support belt. No other back support can provide pain
relief without a similar lumbar pad!
Read the testimonials from the experts, and see for yourself why Back-A-Line is
different!
Summary: Elastic belts do not promote and support safe posture. With its
patented lumbar pad, the Back-A-Line belt has the only design that provides both
back support and pain relief.
How can the Back-A-Line Belt help me save money?
Caring for an injured back can be extremely expensive. When the pain first
appears, many people attempt to treat it with cheap elastic belts, aspirin, or
heat blankets, wasting good money on "solutions" that don't actually solve
anything. Later on, many people may visit a physician, possibly needing surgery
or other treatment. In many cases, Back-A-Line can work in synergy with the
physician's treatments, acting as a "silent monitor", assuring better posture
between appointments and a quicker recovery.
The cost of treating an injured back is very high, and getting higher all the
time. So what if you could avoid the injury in the first place? Think of how
much money you would save in the long run -- not to mention the pain and
discomfort of an aching back!
Summary: The Back-A-Line belt is designed not only to reduce back pain, but
also to actually help you avoid back injury, possibly saving you the huge costs
of treatment down the road.
Breaking the Habit
She was right, but you didn't listen. Who did?. Poor postural habits are now
"hard-wired" into our body mechanics, increasing the risk of injuries and pain.
It's "Postural DNA". Next time you reach for something, focus on your waist. If
you bend it, even slightly, you're already at risk. Most movements are done on
"autopilot" as far as body mechanics are concerned, not thinking, just doing.
The result is that personal postural habits, (slouching, reaching/twisting), all
by themselves, will still contribute to pain and injuries. Combined with
strenuous activity (lifting, pushing, pulling, etc.) the risk is magnified
further. That said, only a device that addresses this "root" posture, without
conscious thought , (proprioceptive feedback - proven in the Miami U study) can
possibly change, or at least reduce, the bad "habit" that took years to
practice. Back-A-Line is that sole device.
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