Guatemalan customs and culture have been largely shaped by the influence of the Maya indigenous population and the later arrival of European populations. Guatemala, meaning the âland of the forestsâ was ruled by indigenous people at the time of the Spanish Conquest in 1523.
There are two main types of exercise that people can do to reduce the risk of back pain: Core-strengthening exercises- exercises that work the abdominal and back muscles, helping to strengthen muscles that protect the back.
In addition to physical benefits, certain types of massage have been shown to help psychologically via relaxation and increased production of 'feel good' chemicals that the body naturally produces (endorphins)--helpful for people with both acute back problems and chronic back pain.