Both my parents suffer from bad back pain due to arthritis like conditions of the spine. Can I avoid this happ

ening to me?Both my parents suffer from bad back pain due to arthritis like conditions of the spine. Can I avoid this happ
lets try a simple answer. Calcium. is your number one preventative. try not to injure your back. Take good care of yourself. And speak with your doctor.
The best things you can do to prevent back pain are:
Exercise often and keep your back muscles strong.
Maintain a healthy weight or lose weight if you weigh too much. To have strong bones, you need to get enough calcium and vitamin D every day.
Try to stand up straight and avoid heavy lifting when you can. If you do lift something heavy, bend your legs and keep your back straight.
Anyone can have back pain, but some things that increase your risk are:
Getting older. Back pain is more common the older you get. You may first have back pain when you are 30 to 40 years old.
Poor physical fitness. Back pain is more common in people who are not fit.
Being overweight. A diet high in calories and fat can make you gain weight. Too much weight can stress the back and cause pain.
Inherited diseases or conditions. Some kinds of back pain, such as disc disease, can be inherited.
Other diseases. Some types of arthritis and cancer can cause back pain.
Your job. If you have to lift, push, or pull while twisting your spine, you may get back pain. If you work at a desk all day and do not sit up straight, you may also get back pain.
Smoking. Your body may not be able to get enough nutrients to the discs in your back if you smoke. Smoker’s cough may also cause back pain. People who smoke are slow to heal, so back pain may last longer.
Another factor is race. For example, black women are two to three times more likely than white women to have part of the lower spine slip out of place.