Decompressing the intervertebral spaces should be everyone's goal, at least once during the day. This is surely the best way to counter the problems associated with postural misalignment and the mechanical problems which result in backache. Backstretching as an Aid to Backache Bear in mind that if backs are functioning properly there would be no pain. Pain tells us that something is wrong and will nearly always be connected with a malfunctioning part of the spine. As we get older, if we fail to do anything about it, the situation only gets worse.
Small problems build to create debilitating conditions.
The muscles surrounding the spine, if they are in good working order, support the spine and keep it in its natural optimal position, while correct posture, in turn, places all other joints in their optimal working positions. Unfortunately, we all too often lead sedentary lifestyles. Once we stop actively participating in life then back problems begin to increase and as the back becomes out of shape, it is not possible to perform the activities which we once performed easily. We then live our lives using only a restricted range of movement in our backs and the natural functioning of the back has been lost. Locked as we are in restricted positions, we probably spend day after day in the same old positions.