In addition to gaining weight and less makes love , the French seem to have had more back pain during confinement. Focus on the survey conducted by BVA and on the most natural solutions to improve your posture.
BVA, a company specializing in polls, interviewed nearly a thousand French people between May 27 and June 1. The results speak for themselves:89% of participants say they suffered from back pain during confinement. In addition, 32% say that these pains "often" bothered them.
In addition, the confinement seems to have amplified the pain of part of the population. Indeed, 24% of people who already suffered very often from back pain, say they had more pain in recent months.
Among the most affected categories are frames and under 35 . This could be explained by the fact that they spend a lot of time on the computer . Unfortunately, in front of our small screen, we often tend to adopt harmful positions for our backs. So you have to start by improving your posture at work.
To start, you should consult your general practitioner . He is used to this kind of situation (back pain is the disease of the century) and he will be able to offer initial treatment.
However, if the pain is intractable and really bothersome, he may refer you to a rheumatologist , a health professional specializing in diseases of the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments.)
After a physical examination, the healthcare professional will propose a diagnosis, possibly additional examinations in order to find the origin of the problem (X-ray, scanner, MRI, blood test, etc.) and solutions.
Everyone is different and not everyone has pain for the same reason. It is therefore advisable to follow the advice of your doctor, as it is adapted to your particular situation. Depending on the case, he may recommend one or more solution(s) . If he deems it necessary, he can offer medical treatment (eg:steroidal anti-inflammatories, other painkillers, muscle relaxants, corticosteroids). But drugs are far from being a miracle solution, which is why it is better to combine them with other methods to obtain a better result.
These paramedical professions are increasingly in demand in this type of situation because the sessions are also better reimbursed than before. Sessions with the physiotherapist are taken 60% covered by Social Security . Osteopathy and chiropractic sessions are less well reimbursed or not at all, but they can be effective depending on the case.
In the case of back pain, alternative medicine should also be explored:acupuncture, acupressure, hypnotherapy, kinesiology, massage therapy
In some cases of lumbago (pain in the lower back), you will be recommended to wear a lumbar belt , especially when exercising or working in front of a screen. It can relieve the patient and help him to resume an activity. Sometimes, shoes or orthopedic insoles are also recommended. , because there are back pains that are due to imbalances in the feet or legs. Orthopedic equipment prescribed by a doctor is reimbursed 60% by Social Security , the mutual insurance company can supplement in the event of overrun, with a reimbursement which varies according to your package.
On the other hand, it is essential to pay attention to the positions you take on a daily basis, when you are sitting or lying down . Indeed, we spend nearly a third of our lives in the arms of Morpheus, so it is in our best interest to do so at the bottom of a bed that does not harm our backs. Therefore, pay attention to the choice of your mattress and your pillow .
Modifying your environment can also be a good idea. Some people specialize in this area:occupational therapists . Regarding your job, be aware that companies work with occupational doctors who are there to help you reconcile professional constraints and health problems (e.g. reorganization of the workstation or schedules, comfortable office chair, standing workstation, etc.)
Source:Doctissimo
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