Low back pain is one of the most common reasons for visiting the family doctor. Most North Americans will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Low back pain is a costly disease for the health care system and is a common cause of absenteeism .
Located in the lower back, the lumbar region is composed of vertebrae , muscles and ligaments. The spine has intervertebral discs, small pads made of cartilage which are inserted between the vertebrae (bones of the spine ) . Any injury or disease affecting the muscles , ligaments and intervertebral discs can cause back pain.
People who are overweight , have an incorrect posture or whose back muscles and abdomen are low have a higher risk of injury to the lower back risk.
causes
In most cases it is not possible to find the cause of back pain . However, the most common causes of low back pain is the strain of a muscle or ligament . If back pain occurs suddenly , it's usually a sign of muscle tears, ligament sprain or a disc problem . The pressure exerted on the disc and can cause it to swell out , pushing the cartilage on the sides. The cartilage then press on the nerve cord of the spine, causing intense pain.
Cause of injury to players bodybuilding:
1-Failure to perform warm-up exercises adequate and appropriate.
2-Perform Abdominal exercises while the Cotton muscle stressful, A result of the training exercises the back and legs before exercising abdominal exercises.
Many diseases such as osteoporosis , osteoarthritis , fibromyalgia , ankylosing spondylitis and spinal stenosis can cause back pain. Pregnancy can also cause back pain because of overweight , changes in the strength of the muscles and ligaments , and also because the baby's head can compress the spinal nerves . Subjects with overweight are also more prone to have back pain due to a lower position and the extra pressure exerted on the discs and muscles.
Some medical conditions (eg . Diseases of the gallbladder and stomach ) can cause back pain. When pain is felt in one part of the body other than where would expect to find, it is described as " referred pain ".
Although rare, there are some potentially serious causes of back pain are not due to back injuries. These include pneumonia, diseases of the gallbladder, kidney infections , stomach problems (eg . Ulcer, appendicitis ) , infection of the spine and tumors.
Unique stressors
However, the degree to which each of us is affected may depend on the intensity and duration of the stressor , as well as our perception of this factor. This disorder such individual may leave such other quasi indifferent.
However, some events seem to be stressful for everyone. In the 60's, Dr. Thomas H. Holmes and Richard H. Rahe developed their famous social rehabilitation scale to measure stress . In this scale , a total of 300 points in one year was dangerous and should be concern for the health of the individual. Thirty-five years later , we present our list of emotional stressors among practitioners of bodybuilding . Note that even positive events can be stressful .
Lifestyle , exercise , diet and enough relaxation can better cope with these events. It would be difficult to give a unique and simple solution to control stress but relaxing activities are undoubtedly at the top of the list, next to a food hygiene and daily sport.
These are not drugs so they do not heal . Their goal is to improve the well-being and maintain good health. Dietary supplements are not essential in sports nutrition . A varied diet can ensure complete intake of nutrients essential to good physical condition. The problem often comes from deficiencies in the quality of our food , which is often depleted or unbalanced diet. The frequency and intensity of training sessions and competitions can therefore increase the risk of disability.
Are there a risk to consume dietary supplements ?
It is recommended to take these supplements on a defined period following employment recommendations on the label length . The choice of supplements should also be based on demonstrated need . Consuming dietary supplements in excessive doses , without a healthy supply of basic or no real need is certainly not without health consequences . This is the problem of self -medication ...
Each oil is unique
Consume essential fatty acids ( omega 3 and omega 6) is essential for health. They participate in good cell growth (including muscle cells) , brain , the functioning of the cardiovascular system and play an important role in regulating the immune system, inflammatory processes and blood clotting. Each oil has its nutritional characteristics : some are rich in omega 3, omega 6 others . It is also important to maintain a good relationship between fatty acids : the amount of omega 6 does not exceed five times the omega 3 . In addition, some oils ( wheat germ, rapeseed) are very rich in vitamin E , which protects against cellular aging.
Vary , mix !
Prefer virgin oil that is derived from a single cold pressing. It is a pure oil without additives or treatment. Refined oils are heated and treated to be freed from their impurities and stored longer, but thus lose some of their nutritional qualities.
Keep oil at room temperature in a closed bottle , protected from light.
Check the expiry date : oil does not keep indefinitely !
Fried , change the oil every 8 to 10 uses and clean bath residue after use.
