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Lao Zhang often feels back pain recently, especially when he comes home from work, he just lies on the sofa, his waist seems to be flattened, and the whole person feels like he is falling apart. Lao Zhang is only 45 years old this year, and it stands to reason that he is not old, why is his body suddenly so useless? His wife saw him covering his waist all day long, nagging him several times, and persuaded him to go to the hospital quickly. But Lao Zhang always felt in his heart that this was just tired, just rest for a few days, and there was no need to make a fuss.
But this problem of back pain dragged on for a few months, and instead of getting better, it became more and more serious. Finally one day, when Lao Zhang stood up from the office chair, his waist suddenly felt like he had been pricked by a needle, and the pain was so painful that he almost sat back, and cold sweat broke out. There was no way, Lao Zhang thought in his heart, this matter may not be simple, so he dragged his heavy steps to the hospital.
When the doctor saw Lao Zhang's appearance, he shook his head slightly, with a little helplessness in his eyes: "Don't underestimate the problem of the waist disc." Young people often don't pay attention to these small problems, and when they are serious, they regret it too late. Lao Zhang's face was full of doubts, can the back pain be so serious?
When the results of the examination came out, the doctor walked into the consultation room with the film, and his face was a little solemn: "Your lumbar disc has obvious degeneration, compressing the nerves. If you don't pay attention to it, your waist will really 'strike'. Lao Zhang felt a chill in his heart when he heard this, and couldn't help asking: "How can this be?" I'm only in my 40s, why did I have a problem with my waist disc? ”
The doctor explains: "The health of the disc is often much more important than you think. The lumbar disc is like a 'shock absorber' of the human body, and its state not only determines the health of your waist, but also reflects your overall physical condition. In fact, many long-lived people have several things in common on the waist disc, and it is these 'commonalities' that make their bodies healthier and live longer. ”
To understand the importance of the lumbar disc, you must first understand what it is. The lumbar disc is actually a kind of cartilage tissue sandwiched between the vertebrae, similar to the shock absorber of a car. It is mainly responsible for absorbing and cushioning various shocks in our daily life and protecting the spine from injury.
When you are young, the disc is elastic and like a sponge filled with water, which can flexibly cope with various movements. Whether it's bending over, lifting legs, running, jumping, or spinning, the waist disc can easily cope with it. However, with age, long-term poor sitting posture, overwork, etc., the water in the lumbar disc will gradually be lost, the cartilage fibers will begin to degenerate, and the elasticity and toughness will gradually weaken.
This is like the shock absorber of the car, the elasticity deteriorates after a long time, and every time it encounters a pothole, the vibration of the body will become more obvious, and over time it will even affect the overall performance of the car. The same is true for the lumbar disc, when it can no longer withstand the pressure, it may cause various lumbar spine diseases, such as lumbar disc herniation, lumbar spinal stenosis, etc.
The doctor looked at Lao Zhang and continued: "The state of the lumbar disc is actually closely related to a person's overall health. Long-lived people tend to have several important 'commonalities' on the lumbar disc, and you need to pay attention to these commonalities. ”
People who live a long life tend to have more water in their waist discs. This is not to say that they can drink too much water, but because they have maintained good habits for a long time, so that the lumbar disc is not overly compressed, and it will not be allowed to degenerate prematurely. The slower the water loss of the lumbar disc, the stronger its elasticity and cushioning ability, and the better the body's "shock absorption" effect can be maintained.
The doctor pointed to Lao Zhang's piece and said, "Look, the water loss of your waist disc is already quite serious. In fact, the health of the lumbar disc is closely related to lifestyle habits. Those who live a long life often know how to arrange work and rest reasonably, and maintain a moderate amount of exercise, the water loss of their lumbar disc will be slower, and the lumbar spine will naturally last longer. ”
Lao Zhang nodded thoughtfully: "So my waist is because I always sit for a long time and the water loss is too fast, so there will be problems?" ”
The doctor nodded: "Sitting for a long time, lack of exercise, and poor lifestyle habits will accelerate the deterioration of the lumbar disc." Do you always play with your phone with your head down, or sit still for long periods of time? ”
Lao Zhang scratched his head a little embarrassed: "Yes, sitting in the office is a day, and when I go home, I lie on the sofa, and it is strange that my back does not hurt." ”
"That's the problem." The doctor took out a healthy waist disc diagram and pointed it to Lao Zhang, "You see that the normal waist disc contains a lot of water and is elastic. And if you always put pressure on the lumbar disc for a long time, its water loss will accelerate and the cartilage tissue will become fragile, which will naturally cause problems in the long run. ”
Another important commonality of long-lived people is that their waist discs are more flexible. The flexibility of the lumbar disc comes from the overall activity level of the body. People who exercise regularly have better flexibility in their lumbar discs and are able to adapt to various posture changes. In particular, those exercises that can strengthen the core muscles, such as swimming, yoga, walking, etc., can effectively enhance the support of the waist and abdomen, so that the lumbar disc will not be overly compressed.
The doctor continued, "If you think that you can't exercise because your disc is degenerate, you're wrong. In fact, proper exercise not only does not increase the burden on the lumbar disc, but can delay its deterioration. Those who live a long life often have certain exercise habits, especially some low-impact exercises, such as swimming and walking, which can not only enhance the flexibility of the lumbar spine, but also maintain the health of the lumbar disc. ”
Lao Zhang felt a little remorseful when he heard this: "I used to feel that exercise was troublesome, and I always thought that I could move less, but I didn't expect to hurt myself." ”
The doctor smiled: "Actually, exercise doesn't have to be complicated, walking for half an hour a day, or doing some simple stretching exercises can help you maintain the flexibility of your lumbar discs." The key is to persevere, not to fish for three days and dry the net for two days. ”
The third commonality of the lumbar disc is "burden reduction". Long-lived people tend to know better how to make their waist disc "relaxed". The lumbar disc is like a spring, and the heavier the load, the less elastic it will be, and the faster it will degenerate. Especially for those who are overweight, the lumbar disc is under a lot of pressure for a long time, and the cartilage tissue will soon lose its elasticity.
The doctor sighed: "The lumbar disc is the most afraid of overload. If you weigh too much, or if you carry heavy objects for a long time, it will accelerate the deterioration of the disc in your lumbar disc. Long-lived people tend to have better weight control, and the lumbar disc does not need to be subjected to excessive pressure, and it will naturally be able to maintain it longer. ”
Lao Zhang looked down at his obviously bulging little belly, and there was a hint of embarrassment on his face: "My weight is ...... It's a bit over the mark. ”
The doctor nodded: "The burden on the lumbar disc is closely related to the weight, and for every kilogram of body weight, the pressure on the lumbar spine will increase significantly. If you control your weight well, your waist disc will naturally be much easier. Those who live a long life will not only pay attention to their diet, but also maintain a healthy body shape through reasonable exercise and lifestyle, which is essential for the protection of the lumbar disc. ”
After listening to the doctor's explanation, Lao Zhang's heart suddenly brightened: "It seems that maintaining the waist disc is really not a trivial matter, and the health of the waist disc is not only as simple as back pain, but also affects life expectancy." ”
The doctor smiled slightly: "That's right, the health problems of the lumbar disc are often a sign of aging. Taking good care of the waist disc is not only to keep you from pain or itching, but also to make your body healthy as a whole, so as to have a better quality of life and a longer life. ”
Coming out of the hospital, Lao Zhang's mood was a little complicated. In the past, he always felt that back pain was just a small problem, but he didn't expect that the health of the lumbar disc was so deeply related to longevity. It turns out that the lumbar disc is not just a small cartilage tissue, its health is closely related to a person's overall health.
From that day on, Lao Zhang began to make up his mind to change his habits. He goes for a walk in a nearby park every evening and spends ten minutes in the morning doing some simple stretching. Although there was still some discomfort in his waist at first, after a period of perseverance, Lao Zhang obviously felt that his back pain symptoms had been relieved, and the mental state of the whole person gradually improved.
Once Lao Zhang met his colleague Lao Li, and the two talked about back pain. After listening to Lao Zhang's experience, Lao Li also felt the same way: "Oh, at our age, it's really time to start paying attention to our bodies." I don't usually feel this thing in the waist disc, but when something goes wrong, it's troublesome. ”
Lao Zhang nodded: "It's not." I didn't care about it before, but now I realize that the health of the lumbar disc not only affects back pain, but also has a lot to do with overall health and longevity. ”
The health of the lumbar disc is indeed a microcosm of physical health. Those who live a long life often have the commonality of "sufficient water, good flexibility, and light burden" on the waist disc. It's not just about the health of their waist, it's about their overall health. Through a reasonable diet, moderate exercise and good lifestyle habits, their waist disc is effectively protected, and their body is healthier as a result.
If you always feel back pain, you might as well stop and think about whether it's time to "lighten the burden" on your waist discs. By sitting less and moving more, exercising properly and maintaining a healthy weight, you may be able to lay a solid foundation for your longevity.
So, don't ignore your waist disc, it's not just your waist problem, it's also the "guardian" of your health and longevity!
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(The story in the article is purely fictional, if there is any similarity is purely coincidental, if the body is not well, seek medical help in time)