Lower back pain

Question: Why does lower back pain occur? 

Answer: They say that lower back pain is quite a common issue. It depends on the situation, lifestyle, or even psychological factors. If they were to define it generally, they say it's related to excessive weight, improper movement, or unnatural movements. Or it could be associated with a lifestyle where we spend a lot of time in one position.

Q: Unnatural movements? 

A: Moving the body in a way that is not natural.

Q: How do they see it? 

A: Working on assembly line work, moving heavy objects, improper sports activities (lifting weights).

Q: Is weightlifting fairly natural? In terms of muscle strengthening? 

A: They say it depends on the weight and type of exercise.

Q: What should a person be mindful of when lifting heavy weights? 

A: They say it would be best to avoid it in general. Alternatively, make an effort to have the muscles take the weight, not the bones and joints.

Q: If I understand correctly, muscles can rest, but joints can't? How is this determined? 

A: It cannot be determined instantly; you feel it the next day if your lower back took the weight. Sometimes people lift with their lower back, not their legs.

Q: What advice would you give to people besides avoiding it? 

A: Maintain proper posture while lifting, rest. Aready known factors. These could be physical pain-related issues.

Q: What about psychological factors? 

A: They say that usually, lower back pain caused by psychological factors arises from carrying too much weight on the back, shoulders - symbolically.

Q: Can the mind create lower back pain to force rest?

A: Yes.

Q: What actually happens then? Is it some sort of tension or similar? 

A: When a muscle pushes into the spine or pinches a nerve.

Q: Can it become a long-term issue if there's a shift in the vertebrae - spine? 

A: Yes.

Q: What is the solution in such cases? Can alternative treatments like chiropractic help? 

A: Yes. Rest, massage, avoiding activities that caused it.

Q: Can they look into chiropractic treatment? 

A: They say that chiropractic treatment can be rough, and massage is better.

These pieces of information are of a general nature. In case of illness, consult your doctor.