It is necessary to pay attention to the position of the spine to avoid causing serious pathologies. Know the risks of training with poor posture
Whether it’s a lack of time, mobile apps, specialized blogs, video lessons or spaces that rent the use of devices, more and more people are adopting the practice of doing physical activities alone. But since then the care of the spine has been taken into consideration train with the wrong posture can it cause problems?
Second André Evaristo Marcondes, orthopedist and spine specialist at the Center for Advanced Medicine of the Sírio-Libanês Hospital, during physical activity, people must pay attention and correct their posture to prevent pain or the development of a serious spinal pathology caused from postural deviations. During training, attention must be doubled so that healthy activity does not become a problem.
“Often those who watch the video lessons believe they are performing the exercise correctly, but even if they don’t feel pain at that moment, there could be damage to some segment of the spine”, explains the specialist.
According to data from the Ministry of Health, 60.1% of men between 18 and 24 do physical activity. At age 65, only 27.5% of them do physical activity. Among women the numbers are even more worrying, 24.6% of women between 25 and 45 do physical activity with some frequency. Over 65, 18.9% move regularly.
Training with the wrong posture: which areas of the spine are at risk
According to the professional, the greatest risks are located in the lumbar area, followed by the cervical area (neck region). In some cases, muscle injuries also appear due to excessive training and when there is not enough time for the muscle to recover.
The lower back region supports the majority of the body weight. Exercises for this region are great for strengthening spinal muscles, preventing pain and injuries. However, frequently overloading it or performing an exercise incorrectly can cause lumbago, i.e. back pain.
“If while jumping, squatting or making a movement, the person feels pain, which is not entirely related to training, they may be doing something wrong or have some damage that needs to be investigated. Muscle pain can also be a sign of exaggeration,” warns the specialist.
Some spinal injuries may have no symptoms for a period of time, and because of this, the person may experience changes and not realize it. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out an assessment before starting sporting activity and, even if you opt for technological structures, it is important to have trained professionals who provide the necessary support for each case in advance.
“The exercises recommended for one person are not always ideal for you,” concludes the surgeon.
Source: Terra
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