Bad Back Got You Down?
Muscle soreness can slow us down completely. Tired, aching joints impede our time with family, can get in the way of our jobs, and can be a nuisance to get rid of. Luckily, one of the best ways you can keep on top of it is to know the most common causes, and that’s why we’re here. Let’s break down five typical reasons someone develops muscle pain.
1. Too Much Strain
We all love a good workout, but too much strain on the muscles can ruin them the next day. You want to work within your limits and build up to where you want to be; working overtime when you aren’t ready only does more harm than good.
2. Poor Posture
It’s been drilled into our heads since elementary school, but it’s still hard to keep a straight back at work! With so much time spent hunched over our phones or with our noses in a book, our poor backs might just scream at us the next day.
3. Injuries
Injuries can knock you out of commission for months if you aren’t careful—but they also cause long-lasting muscle damage. Serious injuries can linger for years after the fact, often not alleviated without physiotherapy.
4. Stress
If you don’t know about the importance of stress management, let us tell you! Chronic stress causes just as much damage to your body as it does to your mind, and muscle soreness is just one way it manifests itself. Tense positions can lead to tense muscles, and that pain isn’t always easy to get rid of.
5. Poor Sleep Patterns
We aren’t just talking about your sleep position, which can also affect the muscles. No, we’re talking about sleep deficiencies; a lack of proper sleep denies your body the time to heal, leaving behind pain and tense muscles.
