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Tall Teens - 3 Tips to Avoid Back Pain
There are many advantages and disadvantages to being tall, but tall people have to take care of their health in ways that their shorter counterparts don't have to worry about. Fortunately, these problems are known and documented. Physicians, doctors and specialists from various fields have studied the physical problems of extremely tall people and have a range of techniques to combat both the causes and effects of these problems. Before we get into the tips, as with most things medical, it is far better to prevent a problem than to cure it. Against this background…
Tall Teens - 3 Tips to Avoid Back Pain
There are many advantages and disadvantages to being tall, but tall people have to take care of their health in ways that their shorter counterparts don't have to worry about. Fortunately, these problems are known and documented. Physicians, doctors and specialists from various fields have studied the physical problems of extremely tall people and have a range of techniques to combat both the causes and effects of these problems. Before we get into the tips, as with most things medical, it is far better to prevent a problem than to cure it. With this in mind, tall teenagers need to be watched and counseled as they grow so as not to develop bad habits that could develop into chronic health problems later in life. All of the following tips address what is probably the biggest factor in poor health for the young - poor posture. This leads to both upper and lower back pain, stooping, disc problems, and countless other conditions.
First, when it comes to posture, it is important that the person both walks and sits tall. This must be learned in the teenage years and maintained throughout their lives. You never think about how they walk, but it's important that the taller person keeps their head up, shoulders back and chest out. A casual way of walking will inevitably lead to back and / or back pain.
Second, the tall teenager should develop a strong core in the fight against poor posture. The core muscles are those around the stomach, abdomen and lower back. The most important thing about this set of muscles is that it supports the upper body, which can be a significantly larger weight than someone 18 inches shorter than you. Every time you pivot or twist your upper body, the core muscles provide the foundation for that movement. In fact, almost every movement of your body involves the core muscles. There are many well-documented and safe exercises to strengthen core muscles.
Finally, stretching is a great discipline for the older teenager. Use both lower and upper back stretching techniques to relax and strengthen the back. Even thigh, neck and shoulder stretches help maintain good posture, balance and strength conditioning. The general benefits of a regular exercise and stretching program are well documented in many scientific journals for preventing and reducing back pain.
Inspired by Myles Long