Chronic back pain can lead to dangerous diseases!

Back pain may lead to many dangerous diseases. This disease is commonly found in elders as well as young people. Long working hours along with a sedentary lifestyle is putting too much strain on our spinal discs and back muscles and has highlighted the need for us to take steps and prevent any long-term complications.

Several reasons like sports injuries, excessive stress over flexible joints, and congenital spinal problems can cause chronic back pain among children and teenagers. Additionally, substance abuse too can cause adolescents to experience back pain.

According to several recent studies, it has been found that adolescents who smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, and are suffering from mental health conditions like depression and anxiety are likely to suffer from back pain more frequently.

For instance, 14-15-year-olds who consume alcohol and smoke tobacco experience back pain more than once a week than those who rarely or never had pain. This combination of back pain along with unhealthy habits also creates long-term complications in adulthood.

The use of toxic substances in early adolescence increases the risk of substance abuse and mental health problems in adulthood and makes the developing brain more susceptible to the negative influences of these substances which also has consequences on our spine.

Tips to prevent Chronic back pain-

1. Maintain a good posture
2. Taking short breaks
3. Exercise
4. Adopting a balanced diet