Back pain can manifest in many forms and with various causes, but one thing is certain: it is an increasingly common disorder, fueled by a sedentary lifestyle, remote work, and poor posture. The first rule is to identify the cause of the pain, as this is the only way to intervene effectively.
Muscular back pain: the most frequent type
This is the type that affects those who maintain poor posture for long periods: hours spent driving, or in front of a computer or desk. It manifests through contracted and stiff muscles – particularly in the cervical area and the trapezius – and is often accompanied by rounded shoulders, a hunched back, and a receded jaw.
At AbanoRitz, this type of pain is treated with a combined approach: personalized sessions with massage therapists, physiotherapists, or the hotel osteopath to realign posture and release tension; advice on physical activity, healthy sleep habits, and stress management.
Thermal heat becomes a precious ally. Mature muds and thermal pools promote muscle relaxation and make manual treatments more effective. It is important to remember: heat helps, but on its own, it is not enough.
Back pain of circulatory origin
Less known, but very bothersome, is back pain related to visceral circulation. It can last for years if unrecognized, because the symptom seems to originate from the back when the source is actually in the abdomen. The pain often worsens in the morning and improves with movement or after “warming up.”
At AbanoRitz, thermal treatment, combined with the assessment and exercises proposed by therapists, helps restore better mobility and more efficient circulation. A sedentary lifestyle is the true enemy; movement is the solution.
Acute lower back pain
Among the most feared types of back pain is acute lower back pain, the classic “lumbago”: an intense and sudden pain in the lumbar region, often caused by a sudden strain or an incorrect movement.
Contrary to what is often believed, staying immobile makes the situation worse. Gentle movement is recommended – such as walking in thermal water or pelvic mobility exercises – under the guidance of the professionals at the AbanoRitz SPA Center.
Daily prevention is the true secret
To avoid living with back pain, prevention remains the most effective strategy. At AbanoRitz, gentle physical activity, personalized gymnastics, thermal water treatments, DOC-certified mud therapy protocols, and sessions with professional and motivated massage physiotherapists constitute a complete path to defeating pain.
The goal is to strengthen the core, glutes, and back muscles, improve posture, increase mobility and flexibility, and reduce accumulated tension.
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