Spine problems – Causes, Symptoms and Prevention Source- http://healthfirstmagazine.blogspot.com/2017/04/spine-problems-causes-symptoms-and.html
Spine problem can be further divided into, lower back or upper back.
Causes
Stress or severe back pain injury Fracture Back strain Heavy exertion Overload of back muscles due to obesity
Unusual back pain –lifting heavy objects or pregnancy Diseases or injury involving backbone (vertebrae) Bone-thinning disease osteoporosis Degenerative arthritis - wear & tear of the muscles
Symptoms
ďƒ˜Back sprain or strain ďƒ˜Fibromyalgia - group of common rheumatoid
(pertaining to arthritis) disorders characterized by achy pain, tenderness, and stiffness of muscles
Degenerative arthritis of the spine – stiffness and
trouble bending over usually develops over years. Inflammatory arthritis – includes pain in the lower back,
morning stiffness in the back, neck, chest, and hips.
ďƒ˜Osteoporosis – thinned, weakened bones that fracture
easily, common in postmenopausal women. ďƒ˜Protruding disk - severe pain in the lower back, the
pain gets worse while bending or twisting.
Prevention
Maintaining good body posture By making simple changes in your sleeping postures can
relieve the strain of back pain. Regularly exercising
ďƒ˜Abdominal crunches (to strengthen your abdominal muscles) ďƒ˜Walking and swimming are also effective ways to strengthen
your lower back.
ďƒ˜Avoiding standing or sitting for too long. ďƒ˜Choose your footwear wisely, ensure they are comfortable.
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