i've been having problems in my family and been feeling extremely stressed out over them. i've started to notice that my back has been hurting slightly more than usual, feeling pain in my shoulder blades and lower back. it even gets uncomfortable to sleep normally at night. is it stress that's causing my discomfort or something else??
(tested negative for scoliosis 4 yrs ago....backpack only weighs 7 lbs....im only 16)
2007-05-21 10:59:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
First thing to check is to see if you are using the proper pillow. The firmness of the pillow should be matched to your sleeping style. For example, if you are a side sleeper, you should get a relatively firmer pillow so that your head and spine are in a straight alignment. If you are a back sleeper, you probably want a less firm pillow so that you head is not pitching forward when you sleep. Stomach sleepers probably use the least firm pillow. I'm a back and side sleeper, so I ended up with 'firm'. You can also try those contoured pillows but I have limited success with them.
Stress definitely plays a role, you might want to try more back strengthening exercises like Yoga. Yoga will also help relieve some of those tense muscles that are either directly or indirectly contributing to the pain.
You might also have a lot of lactic acid buildup in your shoulders. Again, stretching like what is found in Yoga should help, but be sure to drink water to flush out those toxins (don't replace your fluids with sugary sodas or juices...these are very acidic.) Eat more potassium also (bananas).
2007-05-29 10:07:00 · answer #1 · answered by Ken F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the fact that you mentioned pain b/w your shoulders indicates the effect of stress. stress related back pains start from b/w shoulders. The fact that you are 16 indicates the growing pain!!! remember the three Ss of the growing: stress, starvation and sleep. any teenager is so stressed out that they call it transitional psychosis. Any teenager is always hungry and they have a weird sleeping pattern. awake all night in summer and sleep till noon.
2007-05-28 15:15:17 · answer #2 · answered by medcenman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, stress can be a factor that contributes to back aches and back pain. In fact, stress is not healthy and also contributes to a variety of other ailments. If you want more info. and remedies for backaches and pains, visit http://www.realhomremedies.com . Hope this helps.
2007-05-21 11:10:37 · answer #3 · answered by helo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one of the best treatments for stress and pain is a hot bath, in the evening, with 2c. of dissolved epsom salts and soak for 30 minutes. It will also help you sleep better at night.
take a calcium and magnesium capsule twice daily to help with pain and stress.
2007-05-21 13:31:42 · answer #4 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like stress to me, here is a link to a free mp3 which induces meditation and will also profoundly relax you: http://rda-enterprises.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=7&chapter=10 i also recommend getting a massage, a deep one, it will help out lots. also sit in a tub of the hottest water you can stand, submerge your shoulders in it, keep it hot hot. and stay in it at least 30 minutes..
2007-05-26 01:29:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must stay as your family want
2007-05-29 06:04:30 · answer #6 · answered by The shadow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋