What you need to know citizens who blame all their troubles with the back of salt in the neck

In the modern world, it is difficult to find a person who does not have a backache. And many believe that the reason for this is salt in the neck, spine or somewhere else. And we all know that this sore will help only massage, which is designed to break these salts. But is this true and what does modern medicine think about it?



Today's edition. "Site" Debunks myths about salts and tells what really causes discomfort in the back and how to deal with it.

First you need to find out where the salt myth came from and what it really is. For deposits of salts in the spine, spine-shaped growths visible on X-rays are taken. They appear in many people with age. Our spine wears out over the years, the load on the outer rings of the intervertebral discs increases. To compensate for the additional load, our body begins to build up additional bone tissue.

That is, these growths are quite a natural thing. They're called osteophytes. There is a myth that it is because of them that we experience discomfort in the spine. But by themselves, these growths do not cause pain in the back and neck. This is just one of the manifestations of the aging of our body. The same, by the way, with osteochondrosis. This is not a disease, but only an age-related change.



It should also be understood that these salts in the neck are bone tissue. It cannot be dissolved, broken, stretched or removed with massage. No drugs and special diets will help either.

Fun fact: many people believe that deposits appear because a person consumes a lot of salt. Sounds logical, but has nothing to do with reality. Excessive salt consumption is harmful.

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If it’s not salt in your neck, why does your back hurt? I think fans will not like the answer. The main cause of back pain is a sedentary lifestyle. Now many people will breathe bitterly, they say, again about it. However, it is true and you cannot get away from it. Sometimes people for years trying to find the cause of discomfort in the back, and it lies in the fact that the spine lacks movement.

All we can do to slow down all age-related changes is to lead a healthy lifestyle. You need to move more, fight excess weight and give up bad habits. Believe me, it works much better than other popular methods. Let’s talk about the most popular ones and see if they work.



There is a popular misconception: if your back hurts, you need to lie down and rest. This is true only if you feel tired after prolonged physical exertion. In other cases, on the contrary, it is necessary to maintain mobility as much as possible.

A prolonged lack of activity will only make the situation worse. If you do not move much during the day, try to gradually increase physical activity. You don't have to throw yourself into embrasure. Start with walking. At least 30-40 minutes of walking a day will help improve health and mood. The spine will certainly be grateful.

It is also worth adding strength exercises over time. Strong muscles are the key to a healthy back. If you choose the right exercises and engage regularly, you can completely get rid of unpleasant sensations in the spine. The main thing is to do it under the supervision of a knowledgeable person.



Also a popular method of getting rid of discomfort in the back is massage. This method actually works. Only it does not treat the notorious salts in the neck (which are not, as we already understood), but helps to relax the muscles. Massage helps to get rid of tightness and spasms, relieves pain. This is a good tool, it can be used, but there is a nuance here.

This is a passive effect on the body. The effect of massage is short-lived, there is no progress. A person does not become stronger or more flexible, muscles do not develop. You need to combine it with physical activity. At least do back exercises in the morning. Yoga works well. But again, it is best to connect workouts that develop muscle.



I hope we didn't disappoint you too much. Most often, people need a simple explanation of their troubles, but this is where the stereotypes of traditional medicine grow. We all need to get rid of them slowly. And most importantly, strive for a healthy lifestyle. Then you don’t have to think about salt.