Is it bad if my back hurts from always sitting straight?
Before I get into the answer, I actually posted an article that mentions how yoga can cause back pain. You can read it by clicking here, and it may give you some insight before you read the rest of this post.Now, the next question I would ask, is where is the pain? Upper back/neck? Lower back?Many clients come to me and tell me that it hurts their back more when they sit up straight. So you're not alone.I know it sounds confusing, I know, but here's a possible reason why...See, when people think about good posture, what do they think of?Chest up!Back straight!Shoulders back and down!Which can all be good little "cues" for better posture, but the actual results could be much more painful than what you're hoping for.For example, I could say "chest up," and you take that to mean "arch your back"I could say "back straight," and you could take that to mean "stick your chin out"Or, "shoulders back" could be taken as "bend your arms at an odd angle to your sides"Any one of the above three cues could cause back pain.If you're putting yourself in an awkward position because you think you're improving your posture, well, it's not really improving your posture.An ideal posture looks something like this:Looking at the picture, the figure has:- ears over the shoulders, shoulders over hips, hips over knees, knees over ankles.- arms are straight down at the sides, not "cocked" back with bent elbows.- lower back is slightly arched, not flat or over-extended.That last one is the main reason why most folks (and probably yourself) are getting themselves in more pain when trying to correct their posture.So, when self-analyzing your posture, and trying to fix it, ask yourself a few questions:- Is my chin jutting out, or is my neck in line (ears over shoulders)?- Are my arms hanging relaxed at my sides, or are my shoulders rolled forward and elbows pulled back?- Is my lower back over-arched, or relatively flat?Give yourself a quick check, and let me know if it helps take some of your pain away.Hope this helps,-BradP.S. - there’s a free resource you can get that provides you with a whackload of programs to suit your needs. Strengthen your core, your arms, legs, and entire body with all 12 workout routines.Get it here (again, it’s free!)
Why does sleeping on the floor hurt my back?
What do you mean “sleeping on the floor hurts your back”?Do you mean after waking up because of sleeping on the floor, your back starts to ache or when you try to sleep on the floor and it “hurts your back?”Usually, to try and sleep on the floor can be uncomfortable and can be for numerous reasons. The main reason is because your body is used to the soft cushion/foam in your mattress. The body has grown use to laying and resting on soft surfaces. Being overweight can have an effect on the pain experienced while sleeping on the floor as well. Other unusual reasons could be due to some problems you may be experiencing in your spine/back which results in you being uncomfortable.However, there have been many studies conducted and evidence proving sleeping on the floor is good for overall health, for most individuals at least. (unlikely for those with severe problems on/in/with their back)When we sleep on a firm, flat surface, our body, especially our spine, has a chance to realign to its natural posture much more easily. When we don't have a mattress hugging our body, far more spaces open up between us and the floor.
Why does my spinal cord always feel bruised?
No, its not normal unless you are big or big chested. GET TO A DOCTOR. Where does it feel bruised. The base of the back is the sacral body, above that are 5 lumbar vertebrae, in the middle are the thoracic vertebrae and above the shoulders is the cervical vertebrae(no, really). If you haven't had a spinal tap or an epidural, and I'm assuming you would ask that doctor if you had, you may have a little bit of a problem. You could have a minor disc problem, that could be taken care of with exercise. A major problem in the back would cause unbearable pain. Don't let anyone is the USA operate on your back, because surgery seems to be the only tool in an American Drs bag of tricks. I am American, but fled to Canada, where I paid less for treatment and got great results without surgery.. There are other things that could cause spinal cord pain, including mono and other infections that can be cured. ADDENDUM: HERE'S Hopefully the real answer. You may be doing situps or crunches slightly wrong for your skeletal frame. Can you get a mirror to work out in front of? Or maybe ask someone to watch your form? That doesn't quite sound right, but I mean a gym coach or someone who really knows the exact technique, and may be able to help you do them better. I had an ab machine that kept my crunches straight, but because my back isn't perfect for that machine, and I used it so much, and dieted severely, it caused a minor disc problem, for me and many many other people who used that brand machine. Good Luck, and don't let the bad docs cut
Will a punch to your back break or dislocate your spinal cord?
Spinal cord is well supported within the bony stuctures of spinal vertebrae. Infact spinal cord traverse within the spinal canal formed by spinal foraminae of vertebrae. The vertebrae are supported by other supportive stuctures of ligaments and muscles.A very hard direct blow with a weopon or traumatic blow due to vehicle accident or fall from a height can cause serious injury to the vertebrae and spinal cord.A spinal cord injury can cause serious symptoms depending upon the area of injury. It may cause loss of motion of limbs or affect functioning of internal organs.A friendly punch on your back is not going to hurt your spinal cord.However, a hard punch can cause injury to the muscular system or may sometimes even cause disc prolapse. This will be characterised by severe pain,swelling, difficulty/or restriction in movements. If the pain is severe,consult a doctor. After necessary clinical evaluation,he may suggest an X-Ray/CT/or MRI accordingly.
Weird feeling and sound in the back of my neck when hungry...?
I too have been getting the same weird - rushing water/rain stick/crackling/ noise and feeling in the back of my neck. I just this morning noticed that it usually happens in the morning time when I am hungry. Like you said it doesnt hurt it just feels weird and annoys me. I have also noticed that I get a little bit of an uneasy feeling in my stomache as well when this happens. Not quite a wave of nausea but, more an uneasyness that makes me feel a little sick to my stomach. As the noise fades so does the feeling. I used to get it every so often but, now I notice it most mornings at work. This morning it was the worst it has ever been it lasted for almost a minute reocurring several times before finaly subsiding. This time it realy made me sick to my stomache. I have noticed that many people suffer from this and as you said no-one knows what it is!! Strange for all of us to feel this and it not be explained. Im hoping to find out what this is to ease my mind!!! I also wanted to point something out that may or may not be directly related... a couple of years ago soda started tasting like metal to me...Coke and pepsi in particular...i can still drink Dr. Pepper. Also, I have had horrible pressure and pain in my head at times from laughing too hard, getting up quickly or overexurtion. its not all the time but, it does happen. Not sure if either are related. Ill keep on the lookout as well and update back if I find anything. So far this is all I have found of intetest. http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/new-information-about http://www.steadyhealth.com/Strange__crackling__sounds_sensation_at_the_base_o_t199149.html ***Im not sure if this has anything to do with it.....but, I am really digging and keep finding information that leads me back to this condition called Chiari Malformation...Its a malformation in the brain which causes rushes of spinal fluid at the base of the neck and can be associated with severe pressure headaches and nausea. Its worth it to check it out!!***** http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/chiari/detail_chiari.htm http://forums.webmd.com/3/migraines-and-headaches-exchange/forum/865
Why is cracking my neck bad?
Forcing your neck to “crack” can cause injury to your spine and nervous system. Some people are even paralyzed after trying to crack their own neck.The problem is that the cracking noise doesn’t mean the joint was moved into alignment, it may be cracking as it is moving out of alignment.The cracking noise is gas leaving the joint that covers the bones in the spine but doesn’t always mean the joint was moved properly. It takes years of training and school for doctors to learn how to evaluate a patient and determine which direction the joint needs to be moved if it is out of alignment.While you might be able to get a popping or cracking noise from your attempt, you also risk injury or even death if you move the neck the wrong way. You can experience pain, numbness, even paralysis. If you are lucky enough to not have any immediate adverse reactions, you may speed up spinal decay in the area that popped, which won’t give you symptoms until years later, and that type of degeneration isn’t reversible.If your neck feels like it needs to “crack” you most likely would benefit from seeing a chiropractor.
Does cracking one's neck and spine cause any damage?
There's two answers to your question, it all depends on how you are cracking the joint. In my field the use joint calvitation instead of cracking but Ill use cracking to keep it simple. The noise heard happens because you break the joint seal, sometimes gas pockets form within the joint and by popping this joint seal the gas escapes. The effect is similar to putting a finger in your mouth on the inside of your cheek, covering it with your lips and then flicking it out of your mouth as the seal created by your finger is broken. Now what do I mean by 2 answers? 1) If you're cracking it within its normal range, you're probably ok. An example for the neck would be nodding your head or turning it from side to side as if sayinga non-verbal no. This is because this is what your bones were made to do. All the surfaces are lined up so that they'll back into place with no issue. 2) Any combination where you're going to extremes of a mix of these motions and you may be setting yourself up for trouble. Not because of the cracking noise itself but because you may carry those joints to a point in which the bony surfaces get to a point where they don't align and when you try to come back the bones get stuck out of place. This is especially true if the ligaments have been loosened by doing something which repetitively challenges them. This situation is similar to how a drawer can get stuck after you pull it out at an angle. An example of what not to do would be looking up at the ceiling and then cracking it by turning your neck to the side. I probably would not recommend this.I used to crack my fingers a lot in high school but eventual worked my way out of the habit even though it's not inherently bad for you. The neck and spine also do contain a spinal cord, and in the case of the neck, the vertebrae have 2 of the 4 arteries supplying your brain that basically run through them so I would be a bit more careful cracking things in this area if I were to give you any advice.
My head hurts in a weird way?
Head pains really have to come from pinched muscles in your neck, not much else to choose from for that. Here is how you can release those muscles which should help get you some relief: Neck Invert your hands and put them next to your head placing your thumbs in under your ears and you lower your head until your neck is fully extended, release the pressure but hold your head there for another 30 seconds.