Spine will not be able to support the person

Poor physical fitness is usually observed in the elderly. They usually enjoy relaxing by sitting around. The elderly believe they are relaxing by sitting down, however this does not relax the spine. In fact it actually causes stress on the spine.  Also poor physical fitness can lead to obesity. This is usually observed in older adults. They usually continue their childhood diet that is high in both calories and fat. After a certain extent a person’s spine will not be able to support the person, because weight causes a lot of stress on the person’s back. The easiest solution for this is to have a small exercise pattern that is done every day or every other day. Low impact activities such as walking or swimming will help to reduce back pain that are experienced by men and women who do not exercise, but sit around all day. Exercise reduces back pains because it releases endorphins and other chemicals that naturally reduce pains. Further, exercise also helps to reduce weight, which relieves stress in joints.

    Chiropractors help in relieving a person’s back pain. One method they use is spinal manipulation. This treatment tends to help ongoing acute back pains. This treatment targets the restriction of motion, spasms and pain, symmetry and alignment. Following the examination of the spine through an x-ray, the chiropractor will put pressure on certain parts of the spine to help align it this will continue for several weeks. They may also prescribe pills, and a change in diet. Similarly, another technique uses a spring-loaded, hand-held mechanical instrument called the activator-adjusting instrument. This provides a quick, low-force impulse at specific points of the spine. Further, the Blair Technique focuses on the correction of the subluxations of the cervical vertebrae. Subluxated articular misalignments are analyzed as they displace the neural rings, thereby occluding the neural canal and compromising cord space.  There are many techniques that suites different people, such as Diversified, Gonstead, and Thompson. 

    The spine is a very important part of the human body. Although there are many methods by which a person can cure there back pain, it is important to protect them from the beginning. Simple bad habits should be eliminated. Learning to shovel properly, learning to sit properly with a laptop, and being physically active can eliminate back pains.