Safety is a high priority; A heavy sub-standard safety helmet can cause an increase in your neck condition or and become a cause. The weight of the helmet complimented by the road conditions, will bear an impact on the neck. Choose a standard helmet with ISI certificate a new age helmet which is Safe and Light is the way forward.
Mental Stress & Muscle Function
Your muscles tense up to protect themselves from injury when you’re mentally stressed. They tend to release again once you relax, but if you’re constantly under stress, your muscles may not get the chance to relax. Tight muscles cause headaches, back and shoulder pain, and body aches.
Men / Women
Men and women are equally affected by low back pain, which can range in intensity from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp sensation that leaves the person incapacitated. Pain can begin abruptly as a result of an accident or by lifting something heavy, or it can develop over time due to age-related changes of the spine. Sedentary lifestyles also can set the stage for low back pain, especially when a weekday routine of getting too little exercise is punctuated by strenuous weekend workout.
Back Pain Occurrence Age
At sarvotham its observed, first attack of low back pain typically occurs between the ages of 30 and 50, and back pain becomes more common with advancing age. As people grow older, loss of bone strength, and at the same time, muscle elasticity and tone decrease. The inter-vertebral discs begin to lose fluid and flexibility with age, which decreases their ability to cushion the vertebrae. The risk of spine problems also increases with age.
Fitness level
Back pain is more common among people who are not physically fit. Weak back and abdominal muscles may not properly support the spine. “Weekend Warriors” people who go out and exercise a lot after being inactive all week are more likely to suffer painful back injuries than people who make moderate physical activity a daily habit. At Sarvotham we have observed that basic cardio, low-impact aerobic exercise is beneficial for maintaining the integrity of intervertebral discs and overall well being.
Understanding the Neck (Cervical)
The neck, also called the cervical spine, is a well-engineered structure of bones, nerves, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The cervical spine is delicate housing the spinal cord that sends messages from the brain to control all aspects of the body while also remarkably strong and flexible, allowing the neck to move in all directions. The neck is connected to the upper back through a series of seven vertebral segments. The cervical spine has 7 stacked bones called vertebrae, labelled C1 through C7. The top of the cervical spine connects to the skull, and the bottom connects to the upper back at about shoulder level.
Watch for Genetics cause for spine conditions.
Some causes of back pain, such as ankylosing spondylitis, a form of arthritis that involves fusion of the spinal joints, leading to some immobility of the spine, have a genetic component. An appropriate evaluation is important, At Sarvotham we believe diagnosis is the first step forward.