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A new study says that Mediterranean diet can help alleviate back pain in older adults. But, how does it work?
A recent research published in the Journal Medical News Today claims that, following a Mediterranean diet may help reduce pain especially, back pain. Nowadays, sedentary lifestyle has become very prevalent in most workspaces. Majority of the work are executed inside an office, on the desk with laptops, computers and phones. Employees in India are conducting business overseas by clicking one small button and without having to move an inch from your seat. This has made work very convenient but on the other hand, it has also increased physical ailments for many people. The increase in physical ailments is because of lack of activity. This has resulted in severe back aches for many people. Back aches may be caused from sedentary lifestyle as well as from inflammatory diseases. No mater what the cause of the ache, if your body is inflamed, you will experience pain. Now, how does Mediterranean diet come into the picture. Let us take a look.
What Is A Mediterranean Diet?
The study points out that, eating a Mediterranean diet can help reduce back pain, especially in older adults. Pain in certain areas of the body is very common among older adults and this may just be a possible solution for them to get some relief. What is a Mediterranean diet? Basically, this diet involves, a lot of healthy food items like whole grains, olive oil, fruits, lean proteins, low fat dairy, and lots of healthy nuts. In a Mediterranean diet, a person also consumed very moderate or less amount of processed foods, salt or sodium, sugary drinks, and red meat. This diet is called a Mediterranean diet because this type of food habits are followed by people living in the Mediterranean region and that is how the name originated.
How Does Mediterranean Diet Help Older Adults Reduce Back Pain?
Chronic pain is a result of oxidative stress in the body and inflammation. Experts from the study say that, certain dietary restrictions and changes may be transformational for patients Why? According to the study, eating a haphazard diet, unhealthy foods, processed foods, sodium-rich foods can lead to an increase in oxidative stress in the body and this can in turn lead t inflammation. Evidence notes that the Mediterranean diet can help reduce inflammation and pain in those living with rheumatic conditions. The Arthritis foundation also noted that, the Mediterranean diet has anti-inflammatory properties, which really help alleviate any kind of pain, especially pain related to arthritis. Moreover, this diet also will help people maintain their weight. Excess weight puts a lot of strain on the back and legs resulting in pain, but, a diet free from extra calories will help get rid of tis problem.
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