Relieves back and waist pain
Back pain. As you age, it becomes like an uninvited guest that refuses to leave—always there, lurking, and making its presence known with every move you make.
In 2020, nearly 619 million people—over 10% of the global population—suffered from back pain. Estimates show that up to 80% of people will experience it at some point in their lives. What was once considered a problem mainly for adults has now spread to younger people as well, turning back pain into a crucial global health issue.
What causes back pain?
Most often, our daily habits – especially our posture. Posture is how our body parts align and connect. And when that alignment is off, trouble follows. Many spend hours sitting or slouching, using furniture that doesn’t support proper posture. Over time, this changing alignment causes certain muscles to overcompensate, pulling joints out of place. This puts pressure on the nerves around those joints, leading to pain. As your body adjusts to relieve that discomfort, other muscles become imbalanced, and the cycle continues.
Exercise!
Without regular exercise, the muscles that support your spine—particularly your abs and back muscles—become weak. As a result, they’re unable to effectively support the spine, causing added stress on certain joints and contributing to pain.
Our feet!
When discussing back pain, foot mechanics are often overlooked, yet they play a critical role. Studies show that people with flat feet are 4.5 times more likely to experience chronic lower back pain, highlighting how important our postural foundations are to overall well-being.
Overpronation (Flat Feet): This happens when your feet roll inward too much, causing your legs to rotate inwards. As a result, the pelvis tilts forward, increasing the curve of your spine and putting extra strain on the muscles and ligaments in your lower back.
Poor Postural Foundations: Misalignment, muscle imbalances, and limited mobility in your lower limbs can lead to excessive stress on the muscles, joints, and ligaments of your lower back. As your back compensates to support your body, it works harder, eventually causing pain.
Footwear: Shoes that lack support, cushioning, or stability can throw off your alignment and lead to uneven weight distribution, putting added strain on your back. High heels, in particular, shift your body weight forward, increasing pressure on your lower back and heightening the risk of pain.
The cure? Some good feet workout!
It is scientifically proven that foot massage can be an effective way to relieve pain by relaxing muscles, improving blood circulation, and helping to flush out metabolic waste. It also helps reduce anxiety, ease stress, and even improve sleep. By targeting both physical tension and mental stress, massage provides a holistic approach to feeling better.
Walking barefoot on different surfaces can help relieve back pain by stimulating key pressure points on the feet. This natural movement encourages muscle relaxation and improves blood circulation, which can ease tension in the back. By activating these pressure points and allowing for more fluid foot movement, barefoot walking contributes to pain relief.
With ORTOTO, back pain has no way back.
Intensive ORTOTO sensory massage puzzle mats feature a variety of nature-inspired surfaces designed to enhance your well-being throughout the whole body. Not only they provide an effective tactile sensory massage for all the most important foot reflexology points, but also activates foot muscles, strenghtening them and promoting overall health. It’s the quick and efficient way to feel calmer, better and more energized while only taking a couple steps a day.