Neel Anand, MD demystifies common myths about back pain. Dr. Anand is the Director of Orthopedic Spine Surgery at the Cedars-Sinai Institute for Spinal Disorders in Los Angeles.
Your mother wasn’t entirely incorrect; hunching your back can definitely be bad for your spine. Nevertheless, the reverse is true also. Sitting up straight for too long without a rest may also add stress to the structures of the spine. Be sure to stand up, stretch, and take a quick walk several times a day to help you from developing complications which can lead to injury.
Conversely, a mattress that is too soft could lack the support necessary to allow appropriate movements. Studies reveal that the medium-firm mattress offers an ideal level of support to help prevent additional injury.
Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T’s insight:
Back pain is a common symptom which affects a majority of the population at least once in their lifetime. Many factors can cause back pain, however, there are many frequent misconceptions behind the development of back pain. For more information, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at (915) 850-0900.
