Why does sweeping hurt my back

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We've all been guilty of letting dishes pile up in the sink because cleaning them can be a hassle. You may not realize it, but doing the dishes can actually promote back pain. Deep sinks require people to bend forward and sustain a bent position for a lengthy period of time. The spinal discs and soft tissues of the spine become aggravated, especially when vigorously scrubbing those relentless dishes.

A quick fix to avoid back pain from doing the dishes is easy, really. Simply open one of the cabinet doors below the sink and rest one foot inside. This makes your lumbar spine particularly prone to injuries. See Causes of Pain in the Lumbar Spine. The motion in your lumbar spine is divided into 5 spinal motion segments. Each of these segments is made up of 2 cartilage-covered facet joints and a spinal disc that provides shock absorption and prevents adjacent vertebrae from grinding together.

Your two lowest discs the L4-L5 and L5-S1 endure the most strain, and therefore are the most likely to become herniated. Watch Sciatica Causes and Symptoms Video. Symptoms of a lumbar herniated disc vary widely. Watch: Lumbar Herniated Disc Video. Repetitive motions and overuse injuries, especially for athletes, can lead to spinal osteoarthritis —or the mechanical breakdown of the cartilage between your aligning facet joints in the back portion of the spine.

See Causes of Osteoarthritis and Spinal Arthritis. When this happens, the facet joints become inflamed, and progressive joint degeneration creates more frictional pain. As your back pain progresses, the motion and flexibility of the spine decreases. While overuse and injuries can potentially accelerate the development of osteoarthritis later in life, it is important to remember that staying active is a key part of a healthy lifestyle.

Check with your doctor as to which exercises are appropriate for you, and how to perform exercises safely. Because ankylosing spondylitis affects the joints, doing a variety of low-impact exercises can improve your mobility. Learn why you may want to…. Ankylosing Spondylitis AS causes pain mostly centered in your lower back. Between 35 and 90 percent of people with AS complain of poor sleep. Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect.

Medically reviewed by Brenda B. Spriggs, M. Share on Pinterest. Heavy-duty bathroom cleaning. Washing dishes. Yard work. Making the bed. Grocery shopping. The bottom line. Article sources.

October 16, Spencer Charlet. About the Author Dr. Spencer Charlet is a chiropractic physician at Active Spine Chiropractic. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida then went on to earn his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, where he graduated summa cum lade.

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