WHATEVER HAPPENS TO YOU HAS BEEN WAITING TO HAPPEN SINCE THE BEGINNING OF TIME – Marcus Aurelius
( Roman emperor ( 121 AD – 180 AD ) known for meditations of stoic philosophy )
Definitely Marcus didn’t think about back pain when he wrote this. But based on research we have strong reason to say that our spine pain can be familial and genetic. Back pain is the most common ailment that affects work & leads to absenteeism. Most of us overlook it when it for the first time, minimal & can be easily attributed to any unusual event.
SCHOOL KIDS, YOUNG ADULTS – ANYONE CAN DEVELOP DISC DEGENERATION LEADING TO BACK PAIN.
Back pain is often neglected in young age for people assume it to be a sign of ageing. Delay in analyzing the reason for pain will let the sufferer continue his existing lifestyle which may be detrimental. Intervertebral disc degeneration due to genetic alterations can affect multiple levels in spinal column and progress at varying pace based on the additional life style risk factors.
RESPECT YOUR BACK PAIN AND GIVE IT DUE ATTENTION.
Never forget to discuss with your spine surgeon and get answers for “what can be done to avoid worsening of my existing disc problems?”
Your journey of pain free life starts with understanding what you have now and can have in future. Currently we don’t have approved genetic therapies to alter genetic variations what we have inherited from our ancestors/ parents. What is within our reach is the option to MODIFY LIFE STYLE.
- Being active.
- Maintaining Ideal BMI.
- Avoiding Bad postures.
- Improving flexibility.
- Avoiding nicotine in any form.
- Taking Healthy diet including antioxidants from fruits, fish and vegetables.
- Inculcating at least one physical activity as a daily routine will add to general well being .
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