There are two problems that are very common and they tend to go hand in hand with each other. The first is that we tend to be overweight and it can be difficult to get that weight off whenever we are carrying it. Therefore, we tend to be overweight for long periods of time and our body suffers as a result. Another problem that we have is back pain and you would probably be surprised with the number of people that experience pain in the backs on a regular basis. The simple fact of the matter is, these two things are connected more often than not.
The reason why carrying around additional weight is bad for your back is because the spine supports your body and if it has to support extra weight, it compensates by bending or compressing. You may also have a problem where your hips shift forward in order to compensate for extra weight that you are carrying around and this can put pressure on the sciatic nerve. Imagine picking up a box that weigh 20 pounds and carrying it around with you all day long. Even though it may seem light at first, eventually it would be too heavy for you handle. Now imagine the extra weight that your body is carrying every day and it is little wonder that your back is sore.
In order for you to overcome this problem you need to take off some of the weight that you have been carrying around. There are a number of different ways for you to do this but you want to make sure that you lose the weight in a way that it is going to be permanent. The easiest way for you to do this is by adding things to your diet, not taking them away. For example, every time you sit down for a meal add a glass of water and some raw fruits and vegetables. This will not replace your meal but it will keep you from eating so much at one sitting.
You should also make sure that you are getting some exercise, paying particular attention to your core muscles as these will help your back in a number of different ways. By combining diet and exercise and adopting a healthy way of life you can overcome back problems once and for all.
