Here’s a little anatomy lesson so you can understand why it is not a cut and dried issue when it comes to your back, and keeping you moving well and pain free.
There are 33 bones in your spine with 140 overlapping and interconnected muscles with five major ligaments enabling it to function correctly.
178+ pieces of anatomy in the back alone. That is a lot of things to take into consideration when something is not quite right with your back. That puts it into perspective that there could be more than meets the eye to your back issues.
Then there are the other muscles and structures nearby, all of which, from your toes right up to your head, which could be having a knock-on effect to your back.
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There are long muscles which run along the length of your spine, collectively, they are known as the erector spinae group because they stabilise your spine during movement.
Your whole back is incredibly strong, flexible, and complicated, and nearly everyone will experience an issue with their back at least once in their lives. It is not, in most cases, permanent or repetitive. Nor does it mean you have a ‘weak back’ and need to avoid certain activities to keep it safe.
It takes a lot to do your back genuine damage, even if you regularly ‘put it out’ and have had periods of time spent being careful with it. If you are not sure of what is occurring, seek your doctor’s advice in the first instance.
Often your doctor will then refer you to a physio, or ask you to seek out a Sports Massage, and that is where Jen, Steve, and I come into play. We understand backs and back pain inside and out, we see it every day, so come and take advantage of our knowledge.
Thank you for taking time to read this week’s blog – Have a Healthy Back.
Don’t forget to get your next sports massage at www.astralfitness.co.uk. You can use my Booking Link or check out my website for a little further information at www.astralfitness.co.uk
We look forward to helping you.
Chloe, Jen, and Steve
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