RaKerry Rahman, MD, joined the Springfield Clinic, LLP, in Springfield, Illinois, as a surgeon for scoliosis and cervical spine conditions in 2013. Over the course of his career, Dr. RaKerry Rahman has treated a variety of back issues, ranging from hereditary conditions to chronic back pain. Dr. Ra'Kerry Rahman received board certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Although certain spinal conditions are hereditary or the result of physical trauma, chronic back pain sometimes develops over time for other reasons. Individuals can minimize the likelihood of back pain later in life by learning and regularly practicing good posture. Slumping in a seat is common, but some people use improper posture when standing, as well. The longer improper posture continues, the harder it is to break the habit, and this increases the likelihood an individual will eventually develop a painful back condition.
It is also possible to reduce the risk of chronic back pain by strengthening the musculature throughout the back. Even if a person performs back exercises two or three times a week, heavy lifting projects are always dangerous for the back. If a person must carry a heavy object, he or she should always remember to lift from the knees. Proper diet, avoiding tobacco products, and sleeping flat on the back are additional ways to avoid back problems.
Although certain spinal conditions are hereditary or the result of physical trauma, chronic back pain sometimes develops over time for other reasons. Individuals can minimize the likelihood of back pain later in life by learning and regularly practicing good posture. Slumping in a seat is common, but some people use improper posture when standing, as well. The longer improper posture continues, the harder it is to break the habit, and this increases the likelihood an individual will eventually develop a painful back condition.
It is also possible to reduce the risk of chronic back pain by strengthening the musculature throughout the back. Even if a person performs back exercises two or three times a week, heavy lifting projects are always dangerous for the back. If a person must carry a heavy object, he or she should always remember to lift from the knees. Proper diet, avoiding tobacco products, and sleeping flat on the back are additional ways to avoid back problems.