The causes of back pain can be wide-ranging. Often, back pain is caused by a lack of exercise or an unhealthy posture. When sitting for long periods of time, such as at work, we unconsciously assume an unhealthy posture – tilting our pelvis, creating a rounded back and dropping our shoulders forward. In the long run, this manner of sitting shortens certain muscles such as the hip flexors and the chest muscles, and our core muscles slowly deteriorate. In addition to poor physical posture and lack of exercise, psychological strain and stress are also common causes of back pain.
Physical pain limits our mobility, but being passive in these situations can make the pain progressively worse. Regular exercise helps strengthen your core muscles, mobilizes fascia and stretches shortened back muscles in an efficient way. This is how you can improve and prevent back pain.
Individuals who suffer from severe back pain, however, tend to shy away from exercise. They are afraid of aggravating the pain and continue to sit in bad postures, causing their muscles to tighten even more by staying still. At first, it’s enough to simply bounce lightly on the bellicon so that the body gets used to the movement. Over time, you can continue with specific exercises and workouts to help you say goodbye to your back pain.