Danger for the back in winter

Back pain is often caused by prolonged, incorrect posture. Sometimes the cold can also play a role. Back pain and back problems are particularly common in winter. Why is that? One reason is lack of exercise. It's cold and uncomfortable outside, so training and exercise in the fresh air are often skipped. You sit at home, comfortably on the couch. This is very pleasant, but unfortunately not the best for the back muscles. If you make it outside, you have to make sure that your muscles don't cool down too much. This leads to muscle tension and narrowing of the blood vessels, especially in winter.

Tips to prevent back pain

Proper lifting is very important. The loads should be lifted close to the body and from a crouch. You should also sit properly. Sitting for a long time is not good, so the sitting position should be changed often. The mattress should adapt to the body weight when lying down, so you are lying correctly. If a load is carried, it should be evenly distributed on the arms.

Sports with back pain

The muscles of the back should be specifically trained and the back should be strengthened. In order not to have back pain in winter due to too little exercise, you should not do without sports equipment. It makes sense to exercise three times a week: jogging, walking or walking. Sports that use the whole body and do not require sudden movements are good for the back.

Aqua aerobics is one of the most effective sports for back pain. Strength and endurance are trained under water. Swimming is also good for the back. Nordic walking and yoga are also good for your back.

When exercising, care should be taken to ensure that the muscles in the back do not cool down and harden. Regular strength training has a preventive effect. When swimming, avoid the dolphin and breaststroke as these techniques can hurt your back if not done with good technique. Squash and tennis are not suitable for back pain. Golf and hockey should also not be played. Heavy loads, like lifting weights, aren't good for your back either.

Tips to keep your back healthy in winter

When doing sports, you should wear a tight, breathable functional shirt. This keeps you warm and removes moisture from your body. It is important to warm up properly before exercising. You should also drink a lot. With a lack of fluid, the elasticity of the intervertebral discs decreases. You should definitely avoid drafts. The draft leads to tension in the neck and back muscles. You should exercise at least half an hour a day. Sun and light are good for the bones and for the back, so it is advisable to go to a solarium from time to time.

Herniated disc and conservative treatment

In a herniated disc, part of the disc is dislocated. When the disc presses on part of the nerve, pain occurs. In the case of a herniated disc, it is important to get a diagnosis from a specialist quickly. Here it is advisable to get a second opinion, even in acute incidents, and not to agree to an operation in the local clinic too quickly. In the vast majority of cases, a lot can be achieved with conservative treatment without surgery.

Conservative strengthening therapy

Conservative strengthening therapy is a new treatment method that is being used with great success in the Apex-Spine Spine Center. The therapy consists of 12 to 18 sessions, once or twice a week. The aim of strengthening therapy is to strengthen and build up the back muscles in order to give the spine support. The therapy is individually tailored to each patient by highly specialized sports therapists.

The Apex-Spine Spinal Center is the right contact for back pain, herniated discs and spinal surgery. The specialists offer the patients the best diagnostics and the most effective therapy. If an operation is unavoidable, most of these operations are now carried out minimally invasive, endoscopically at the Apex-Spine Spine Center, a very gentle operation that promises rapid recovery and restoration of mobility.