Poor Physical Fitness, Sedentary Behavior Linked To Pain Conditions In Childhood

A study reveals that poor physical fitness and sedentary behavior would likely increase the pain conditions in childhood aged 6 to 8 years old.

The study was printed in the Journal of Pain. It was authored by researchers from the Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children at the University of Eastern Finland.

The study involved 439 children wherein the researchers examined their physical fitness, physically passive hobbies, exercises and body fat content. The results showed that children who were physically unfit suffered from headaches compared to other children. They also discovered that sedentary behavior also increased the occurrence of pain conditions.

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 Sedentary behavior refers to the "still" time that is spent playing on the computer or other devices or watching TV or DVDs. This causes the children to be obese and overweight. The children are also refrained from being physically active. According to research, 89 percent of children aged between four or five spends over two hours watching DVDs, videos and TV every day. Furthermore, they would tend to snack on food that is high in sugar, fat and salt while watching TV. The researchers explained that the pain experienced in childhood and adolescence often continues later in life. It is significant then to prevent chronic pain and address them early on. This also involves recognizing the risk factors.

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They further emphasize that physical fitness in childhood is important. Introducing pause exercises to the hobbies of physically passive children could prevent the development of pain conditions. Parents must encourage their children and the young people to engage in physical activity that is good for their health and well-being.