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3 Common Reasons Your Back Hurts

By Genevieve Cunningham

Back pain. It happens, right? Everyone experiences this kind of discomfort at one point or another. But what’s causing it? Sometimes, it’s an accident, injury or illness that is causing the discomfort. But sometimes it’s not. If we’re all experiencing it, it’s possible that we’re causing part of the problem ourselves. If you’re suffering from discomfort in the back, take a look at these three common reasons that your back is in pain.

That Phone Addiction

We’re all addicted to our phones. When we wake up in the morning, we reach for our phones. When we go to bed at night, we browse texts or social media … all from our phones. The unfortunate part about this addiction -- besides the obvious negative social implications -- is that this phone obsession leads to massive amounts of pain in the back and neck. Its use practically requires poor posture, leaning, and slouching. Over time, this leads to problems in the spine, which then leads to an ongoing cycle of pain.

Lack of Sleep

Are you really getting enough sleep? Most people aren’t. They’re too busy playing on their phones, binge watching something on Netflix, or just lying awake from the overstimulation. Whatever the case, a lack of sleep can lead to discomfort in the body as a whole, and the back is no exception. If you’re not getting the sleep you need, your back can’t rejuvenate and becomes overworked. If you want to be pain-free, getting an adequate amount of sleep is a crucial first step.

A Little Extra Weight

Unfortunately, most of us have a little bit too much weight hanging around. Whether it’s 10 pounds or 50, excess weight can cause the back some discomfort. Our frames were built for a certain weight. If you hover around that, you’ll have a more pain-free life. If you deviate far from the capabilities of your body, you’ll suffer. Carrying around extra weight is a major contributor to back pain, and a problem that most of us suffer from daily.

Get Some Help

While changing your habits can go a long way in improving the health of your back, adding chiropractic care to the mix is one of the best ways to make an impact. Chiropractors remove restrictions from the vertebrae of the spine, which then eliminates pain and improves flexibility. It’s one of the best ways to keep the spine, and subsequently the whole body, in better condition.

If you would like to try chiropractic care for your back pain, check out The Joint Chiropractic. At The Joint, getting care is easier than ever before. Just use their walk-in visits and affordable pricing to get the care you need without the hassle. Keeping the back healthy is an important part of living a healthy life. Get your health and wellness moving in the right direction beginning with a quick stop at The Joint today.

To learn more about your health and wellness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Tampa, Fla.

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