{"id":2493,"date":"2026-04-12T18:45:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T16:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/nicht-kategorisiert\/a-healthy-back-structure-causes-of-pain-concrete-everyday-tips-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T10:24:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T08:24:32","slug":"a-healthy-back-structure-causes-of-pain-concrete-everyday-tips-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/en\/wissen\/a-healthy-back-structure-causes-of-pain-concrete-everyday-tips-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"A healthy back: Structure, causes of pain &amp; concrete everyday tips 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2493\" class=\"elementor elementor-2493 elementor-2489\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28873d21 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"28873d21\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eaf1d02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6eaf1d02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A healthy back: Structure, causes of pain &amp; concrete everyday tips 2026<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf58da18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf58da18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Back pain is still one of the most common health complaints in Germany. The good news: with the right knowledge about your back and simple adjustments to your everyday life, you can actively counteract this. This article shows you how your back works, what causes pain and which specific measures really help.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5eb5cdb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5eb5cdb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key findings<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d07656ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d07656ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p><strong>70-80 % of adults<\/strong> in Germany experience back pain at least once a year &#8211; over 90 % of which is non-specific and easily manageable.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Daily exercise<\/strong> of at least 10 minutes is the most important preventive measure.<\/p><\/li><li><p>An <strong>ergonomic workstation<\/strong> with regular changes of posture provides lasting relief for the spine.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Targeted training<\/strong> of the core muscles, stress reduction and back-friendly sleep form the foundation for long-term back health.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Most back pain is <strong>not a matter of fate<\/strong>, but is preventable and treatable through lifestyle changes.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5b80e55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5b80e55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Below you will find specific exercises, everyday tips and answers to frequently asked questions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfa4d340 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bfa4d340\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What does a \"healthy back\" mean today?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb5cc5ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb5cc5ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In 2026, many people will spend their everyday lives between working from home, in the office and working with screens. Hybrid working models, long periods of sitting and little compensatory movement characterize everyday working life. This way of life puts strain on the back &#8211; often more than we realize.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96403ac0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96403ac0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A healthy back means getting through the day with little to no pain, coping with everyday tasks such as lifting, carrying or standing for long periods and remaining flexible. This requires sufficiently strong core muscles and a good body awareness. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-078f0f84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"078f0f84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Studies show that around 70-80% of adults in Germany experience back pain at least once a year. However, back health can be actively influenced. The focus is on prevention and self-management. This article takes a structured look at the structure of the back, typical causes of pain, everyday tips, exercises, ergonomics and lifestyle factors.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb0c3541 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb0c3541\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How the back is structured: Understanding the spine &amp; muscles<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70546785 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70546785\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A basic understanding of anatomy helps to better classify everyday stresses and strains and to prevent them in a targeted manner.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f44044c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f44044c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The spine typically consists of 33 vertebrae:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-048a771e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"048a771e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<table><colgroup><col style=\"\"min-width:\"><col style=\"\"min-width:\"><\/colgroup><tbody><tr><th colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>Section<\/p><\/th><th colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>Number of vertebrae<\/p><\/th><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>Cervical spine<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>7<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>Thoracic spine<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>12<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>Lumbar spine<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>5<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>Sacrum<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>5 (merged)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>Coccyx<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>4 (merged)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2abb700 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2abb700\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The characteristic double S-shape of the spine acts like a spring &#8211; it absorbs shocks when walking, running and lifting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5baa1824 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5baa1824\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The intervertebral discs between the vertebral bodies consist of a firm fibrous ring (annulus fibrosus) and a soft gelatinous nucleus (nucleus pulposus). They serve as a cushioning intermediate layer and enable mobility. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bec3958 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0bec3958\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The back muscles can be divided into two groups:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64f14ea6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64f14ea6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p><strong>Deep back muscles<\/strong> (e.g. multifidus muscle): ensure stability and posture<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Superficial muscles<\/strong> (e.g. erector spinae muscle): enable greater movements and strength development<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e5f320e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e5f320e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The core is also crucial for a healthy back: Together with the back muscles, the abdomen, pelvic floor and hip muscles form a holistic support system for the torso.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66864580 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"66864580\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f1baecde-c8eb-48a4-9357-7bb5df2a9794-1024x573.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2510\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f1baecde-c8eb-48a4-9357-7bb5df2a9794-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f1baecde-c8eb-48a4-9357-7bb5df2a9794-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f1baecde-c8eb-48a4-9357-7bb5df2a9794-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f1baecde-c8eb-48a4-9357-7bb5df2a9794.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc4379fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cc4379fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Spine in detail: mobility &amp; stability<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39c9668d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39c9668d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Vertebrae, intervertebral discs, small vertebral joints (facet joints) and ligaments work together to ensure both mobility and stability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7052af6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7052af6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The spine enables various movements:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23bfa0e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23bfa0e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Bending and stretching (flexion\/extension)<\/p><\/li><li><p>Side tilt<\/p><\/li><li><p>Rotation<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59cee456 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59cee456\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The highest mobility is found in the cervical spine. Stability does not result from the bones alone, but also from active muscle tension and ligaments. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb2c2028 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb2c2028\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Important to know: Slight signs of wear and tear of the intervertebral discs are normal with increasing age and do not automatically lead to severe pain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dec3085a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dec3085a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Myths about intervertebral discs &amp; \"crooked backs\"<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2bdbd54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2bdbd54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&#8220;Always sit up straight&#8221; or &#8220;My back is broken&#8221; &#8211; such statements are persistent. The reality is different. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-604413f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"604413f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Only around 5-10% of back pain is actually caused by an acute <a href=\"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/en\/spinal-disorders-causes-symptoms-treatment-in-berlin\/herniated-disc-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options\/\">herniated disc<\/a>. The vast majority of complaints are non-specific and functional. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f82d95b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f82d95b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An occasional crooked posture is not automatically harmful. It is much more important: <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0648554e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0648554e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Regular change of posture<\/p><\/li><li><p>Movement in everyday life<\/p><\/li><li><p>Avoidance of fear-avoidance behavior<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c567ffda elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c567ffda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Scientific findings show: Excessive resting posture weakens the muscles and can increase pain. However, if the pain is severe, new or radiates into the legs or arms, it is advisable to seek medical advice. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d6dc0c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d6dc0c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Typical causes of back pain in everyday life<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95e9c940 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95e9c940\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/en\/knowledge\/back-pain-understanding-causes-and-effective-treatment\/\">Back pain is usually caused<\/a> by a combination of several factors: Lack of exercise, stress, one-sided strain and lifestyle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94ba8a19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"94ba8a19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Typical risk situations in everyday life:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-844d4012 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"844d4012\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p><strong>Home office and office job<\/strong>: sitting for more than 6 hours a day<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Physical work<\/strong>: one-sided strain, heavy lifting<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Caring for relatives<\/strong>: Unfavorable posture when lifting and carrying<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Young parents<\/strong>: Frequently picking up and carrying children<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Frequent rider<\/strong>: Static sitting position over longer periods of time<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27eba12f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27eba12f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Prolonged static sitting puts asymmetrical strain on the intervertebral discs and leads to muscle atrophy. Psychosocial factors such as stress increase muscle tone in the neck and lumbar region. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cabce0d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cabce0d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Other risk factors: Obesity (2 to 3 times higher risk of chronic back pain), smoking, low physical activity and lack of sleep.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9688c175 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9688c175\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Warning signs: when medical help is important<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1e29906 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1e29906\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you experience the following symptoms, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cba7acc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8cba7acc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Symptoms of paralysis or muscle weakness<\/p><\/li><li><p>Numbness in the legs or genital area<\/p><\/li><li><p>Bladder or bowel emptying disorders<\/p><\/li><li><p>High fever in conjunction with back pain<\/p><\/li><li><p>Pain after an accident or trauma<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f847343e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f847343e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These warning signals can indicate nerve compression or systemic diseases and require rapid clarification.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5162ed8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5162ed8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>However, the majority of non-specific back pain can be controlled with exercise, training and adjustments to everyday life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a8da60 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a8da60\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8d2c99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8d2c99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Back pain often has several causes. It is crucial to understand them precisely before treating them.  If you are unsure or already have a diagnosis, we will look at your case individually.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16c4146 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"16c4146\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Schedule an appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a27e776 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a27e776\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a healthy back? Criteria &amp; self-check <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ef98e24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ef98e24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A healthy back can cope with everyday stresses such as lifting, carrying, standing or sitting for long periods and leisure activities without lasting pain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84e951e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"84e951e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Important criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ddee416 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ddee416\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>No pain or low pain intensity<\/p><\/li><li><p>Sufficient mobility<\/p><\/li><li><p>Endurance of the core muscles<\/p><\/li><li><p>Good body awareness<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a12538f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a12538f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Simple self-check ideas:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b454626 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b454626\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Can you reach your feet with your hands when standing?<\/p><\/li><li><p>Can you hold a forearm support for 30 seconds?<\/p><\/li><li><p>Can you stand stably on one leg?<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60053544 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60053544\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mild, occasional discomfort can be normal. However, persistent or increasing restrictions are cause for action. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7c2d1df elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b7c2d1df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Typical signs of an \"unhealthy\" back<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4fbc9e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4fbc9e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Common symptoms that indicate a need for action:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42ecee09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42ecee09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Recurrent muscle tension in the neck<\/p><\/li><li><p>Drawing pain in the lower back<\/p><\/li><li><p>Morning stiffness of the spine<\/p><\/li><li><p>Problems bending over, turning or putting on stockings<\/p><\/li><li><p>Frequent recourse to painkillers<\/p><\/li><li><p>Avoidance of certain movements for fear of pain<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c19beebb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c19beebb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An early response with targeted training, ergonomic adjustments and stress reduction can prevent chronification.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a35aaf5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a35aaf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exercise &amp; sport: training for a strong, healthy back<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7b94fe0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7b94fe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Regular exercise forms the basis for back health. The WHO recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week. For beginners or people with an office job, short sessions of 10 minutes a day are a good starting point.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25b1ca46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25b1ca46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>The three training pillars for the back:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46fca25e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"46fca25e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<table><colgroup><col style=\"\"min-width:\"><col style=\"\"min-width:\"><\/colgroup><tbody><tr><th colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>Pillar<\/p><\/th><th colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>Goal<\/p><\/th><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>Mobilization<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>Improve range of motion<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>Strengthening<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>Build up muscular resistance<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>Stabilization\/coordination<\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"\"1\"\" rowspan=\"\"1\"\"><p>Train proprioceptive control<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de620596 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de620596\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you have existing complaints, it is advisable to consult a physiotherapist or sports physician before starting intensive training.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16abe041 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"16abe041\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/47fb08be-bd6e-49d5-922a-1444cb301fd0-1024x573.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2511\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/47fb08be-bd6e-49d5-922a-1444cb301fd0-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/47fb08be-bd6e-49d5-922a-1444cb301fd0-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/47fb08be-bd6e-49d5-922a-1444cb301fd0-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/47fb08be-bd6e-49d5-922a-1444cb301fd0.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac923197 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ac923197\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Suitable sports for the back<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3661ceb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3661ceb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Recommended sports with an even load that is easy on the joints:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a27209e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a27209e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p><strong>Swimming<\/strong> (especially backstroke): relieves pressure on the spine<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Nordic walking<\/strong>: rhythmic whole-body exercise<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Yoga and Pilates<\/strong>: promotes core stability and flexibility<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Tai Chi<\/strong>: improves balance and coordination<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Moderate strength training<\/strong>: strengthens the muscles in a targeted manner<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9962d1ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9962d1ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You should avoid intensive weight training without professional guidance and sudden extreme exertion if you are untrained.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f32fb86b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f32fb86b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Integrate back-friendly exercise into everyday life<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a209171a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a209171a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Small changes in everyday life add up:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd53489d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd53489d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Stairs instead of elevator<\/p><\/li><li><p>Get off one stop earlier<\/p><\/li><li><p>Short walks after lunch<\/p><\/li><li><p>Micro-breaks every 45-60 minutes: stand up, circle your shoulders, move your spine<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5e9e175 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5e9e175\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Regularity is more important than intensity &#8211; it is better to exercise briefly every day than very strenuously once a week.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad12f8aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad12f8aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Examples of simple back exercises at home (without equipment)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a35abbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a35abbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These back exercises are suitable for beginners and do not require any equipment:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abc35aca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abc35aca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>1st pelvic swing (supine position)<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6f163de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6f163de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Starting position: supine, knees bent, feet on the floor<\/p><\/li><li><p>Slowly tilt your pelvis forwards and backwards<\/p><\/li><li><p>10 repetitions<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-237526f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"237526f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>2. cat-cow (quadruped stance)<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc5f4728 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc5f4728\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Alternating between hunchback and hollow back<\/p><\/li><li><p>1 minute of flowing movement<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5e50a0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5e50a0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>3. forearm support<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92faf45d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92faf45d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Support your body on your forearms and toes<\/p><\/li><li><p>Tense your stomach, keep your body straight<\/p><\/li><li><p>Hold for 20-30 seconds<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7b8976f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7b8976f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>4. bird-dog (&#8220;movable table&#8221;)<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3668914 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3668914\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Standing on four feet, stretch opposite arm and leg<\/p><\/li><li><p>2 \u00d7 10 repetitions per side<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cb34b03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0cb34b03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>5. stretching the back of the thigh<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-622b9f01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"622b9f01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Raise one leg straight while lying on your back<\/p><\/li><li><p>Hold for 30 seconds per side<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaae5e5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aaae5e5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you experience pain during exercise: reduce the intensity or seek medical advice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9dfb899 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b9dfb899\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ergonomics at the workplace &amp; home office<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b4b60c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b4b60c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In 2026, many people will spend several hours a day in front of a screen &#8211; in the office or at home. Not only &#8220;sitting up straight&#8221; is important, but above all regular changes of posture and an ergonomically well thought-out design. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25db287c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25db287c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Back-friendly office and home office design<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4402211e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4402211e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Chair and table:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0515e01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0515e01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Adjust the seat height so that the hips and knees are bent at around 90-110\u00b0<\/p><\/li><li><p>Feet flat on the floor or on a footrest<\/p><\/li><li><p>Arms relaxed on the armrest<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fdee1b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fdee1b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Screen:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2d2c90b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2d2c90b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Top edge at eye level<\/p><\/li><li><p>Distance about one arm&#8217;s length<\/p><\/li><li><p>Avoid reflections<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0b5e53f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0b5e53f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Laptop use:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b0447f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b0447f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Using an external keyboard and mouse<\/p><\/li><li><p>Laptop stand or stack of books to raise the screen<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb1d3eb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb1d3eb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Height-adjustable desks allow you to alternate between sitting and standing. Studies show that sit-stand cycles can reduce lumbar pressure by 50-70%. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-288b46aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"288b46aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/259af1e9-bf69-4c0c-9283-37eb726afb8e-1024x573.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2512\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/259af1e9-bf69-4c0c-9283-37eb726afb8e-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/259af1e9-bf69-4c0c-9283-37eb726afb8e-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/259af1e9-bf69-4c0c-9283-37eb726afb8e-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/259af1e9-bf69-4c0c-9283-37eb726afb8e.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fea6eb12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fea6eb12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exercise breaks &amp; active sitting habits<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65eef4a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65eef4a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Use an alarm clock or software reminder every 45-60 minutes<\/p><\/li><li><p>Short back exercises at the workplace: shoulder circles, neck stretches, straightening the thoracic spine<\/p><\/li><li><p>Dynamic sitting: frequent changes of position, seat cushions or easily movable chairs<\/p><\/li><li><p>Standing meetings or phone calls while walking help your back and concentration<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be651c18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be651c18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Back-healthy sleep &amp; regeneration<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b105acb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b105acb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sufficient sleep (ideally 7-9 hours per night) is essential for the regeneration of muscles and intervertebral discs. During the night, the intervertebral discs refill with fluid &#8211; they can increase in size by up to 20 %. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50afe756 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50afe756\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sleeping position, mattress &amp; pillow<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad874f58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad874f58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Sleeping positions from a back perspective:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-428ca885 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"428ca885\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p><strong>Supine position<\/strong>: good for the spine, small pillow under the knees relieves the lower back<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Lateral position<\/strong>: recommended if the spine remains straight<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Prone position<\/strong>: puts more strain on the neck and lumbar spine<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ad7822c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ad7822c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>General recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1efb63c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1efb63c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Medium-firm mattress that keeps the spine straight when lying on the side<\/p><\/li><li><p>Adjust pillow height to shoulder width and sleeping position<\/p><\/li><li><p>Allow a settling-in period of a few weeks for a new mattress<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d1751d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d1751d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Evening routine for a relaxed back<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-046818fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"046818fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A short evening routine of 5-10 minutes can make a difference:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ad668de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ad668de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Light stretching exercises for back and legs<\/p><\/li><li><p>Gentle mobilization of the spine<\/p><\/li><li><p>Deep abdominal breathing for relaxation<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-338a0c1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"338a0c1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Avoid screen work in bed with a hunched back. Regular relaxation before sleep lowers the muscle tone in the back. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03d406be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03d406be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lifestyle, diet &amp; stress: underestimated factors for back health<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dcd43d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5dcd43d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The health of the back does not only depend on the muscles. Metabolism, nutrition and stress management also play an important role. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36daa385 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"36daa385\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nutrition &amp; weight<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-deb63c5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"deb63c5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Excessive weight puts permanent strain on the spine and intervertebral discs, especially in the lumbar spine<\/p><\/li><li><p>A balanced diet with lots of vegetables, sufficient protein and healthy fats supports muscles and tissue<\/p><\/li><li><p>Fluid intake of 2-2.5 liters per day: intervertebral discs are water-rich tissue<\/p><\/li><li><p>Smoking and heavy alcohol consumption impair blood circulation and tissue quality<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba83f3af elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ba83f3af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stress management &amp; relaxation techniques<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30a08e97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30a08e97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Constant stress increases muscle tone and leads to chronic tension in the neck and shoulder girdle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd903d13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd903d13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Simple relaxation techniques:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5e76339 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5e76339\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Deep abdominal breathing (diaphragmatic breathing)<\/p><\/li><li><p>Progressive muscle relaxation<\/p><\/li><li><p>Short mindfulness exercises<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c312f807 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c312f807\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Plan 5-10 minutes a day for conscious relaxation. Professional support may be useful in cases of severe stress or fear of movement. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b14e5d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b14e5d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When professional help for back problems makes sense<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27bd0b01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27bd0b01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Contact points for back problems:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c453b60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c453b60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>General practitioner or orthopaedics<\/p><\/li><li><p>Physiotherapists or manual therapists<\/p><\/li><li><p>Pain outpatient clinic for chronic complaints<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-526b0395 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"526b0395\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If pain persists for longer than 4-6 weeks or significantly impairs everyday life, medical clarification is advisable. Early intervention with physiotherapy or back training improves the prognosis. Combined approaches of exercise, ergonomics and stress management are often more successful than individual measures.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bcb4059 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4bcb4059\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ - Frequently asked questions about \"healthy backs\"<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-806e1e2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"806e1e2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How often should I train specifically for my back per week?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c5e47e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c5e47e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We recommend at least 2-3 targeted back training sessions of 10-20 minutes each per week, in addition to general everyday exercise. Short daily units of 10 minutes mobilization in the morning or evening are particularly effective. Regularity is more important than training duration.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed9d675d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed9d675d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I do any sport at all if I have back pain?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c94e9907 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c94e9907\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For most non-specific back pain, moderate exercise is expressly recommended and promotes healing. In the event of severe, sudden pain, an accident, paralysis or numbness, you should first seek medical advice. Start with activities that are easy on the joints, such as walking or light cycling.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9cd8f5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a9cd8f5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is an ergonomic office chair enough to protect my back?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42c9be49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42c9be49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A well-adjusted chair helps, but is not enough without regular movement and changes of posture. A complete package is needed: an ergonomic workstation, micro-breaks, dynamic sitting, compensatory movement and targeted training. Simple adjustments can also make a big difference when working from home.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-028e25f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"028e25f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">At what point should I go to the doctor if I have back pain?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b0006eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b0006eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Seek medical advice if pain persists for longer than 4-6 weeks, worsens or significantly restricts everyday life. Immediate clarification is required in the event of signs of paralysis, sensory disturbances in the genital\/anal area, bladder or bowel problems, an accident or severe fever. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a60fa02f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a60fa02f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I \"train\" myself to have a healthy back even at an advanced age?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad4fcb1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad4fcb1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes &#8211; muscles and mobility can be improved at any age, even after the age of 60 or 70. Take a gentler approach in old age, for example with back exercises, gymnastics suitable for senior citizens or water aerobics. Continuity and adapted exercise are more important than intensive programs. The goal is a better quality of life, less pain and safety in everyday life.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b1e92c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b1e92c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>A healthy back is no coincidence &#8211; but the result of small, consistent decisions in everyday life.<\/strong>  Start today with 10 minutes of exercise. If you have persistent complaints or uncertainties, seek professional advice. Your back will thank you for it. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e9bfc7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7e9bfc7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4deb190 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4deb190\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBack pain often has several causes. It is crucial to understand them precisely before treating them. \n\nIf you are unsure or already have a diagnosis, we will look at your case individually.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9df63a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9df63a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/wirbelsaeulen-clinic.de\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Schedule an appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A healthy back: Structure, causes of pain &amp; concrete everyday tips 2026 Back pain is still one of the most common health complaints in Germany. 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