What You Should Know About Back Pain Lower back pain is the pain problem of most people nowadays. It is the most common cause of job-related disability. Acute back pain is the pain that lasts from a few days to few weeks whereas chronic back pain is the pain that lasts more than 3 years.
Causes of Back Pain ● Strains: Due to excessive activity, the muscles and ligaments in the back can stretch or tear. ● Disc Injury: With age, the disc in the back is much prone to injury. When the cartilage surrounding the disc pushes against the spinal cord then it is called a herniated disc. ● Sciatica: It occurs when a disc presses on the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is connected from the spine to the leg thus it can create pain in the legs too. ● Spinal Stenosis: it is a condition in which the spinal column gets narrows and puts pressure on the spinal cord.
Treatment for Back Pain ● Home care: These activities work only if you are suffering from the initial stages of pain. It involves stop doing your normal physical activities for some days and apply ice to the lower back. You can also use the RICE protocol to get soon benefits. Have some pain relievers medicines. Make a proper posture while sleeping. Take a pillow between your knees while sleeping on the side. Take a warm bath with massage will help you to get rid of the pain. ● Medical treatment: ○ Physical Therapies ○ Massage ○ Stretching ○ Strengthening exercises ○ Back and spinal manipulation ● Medication: Consult the best Back Pain Specialist to get the most effective medicine dosage. ○ Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) ○ Muscle Relaxants ○ Spinal Injection
How to Prevent Back Pain: ● Exercising the muscles in your back and abdomen ● If you’re overweight, lose weight ● Lifting items properly by bending at the knees and lifting with the legs ● Maintaining proper posture ● Sleep on a firm surface ● Sit on supportive chairs that are at the correct height ● Avoid high-heeled shoes ● Quit Smoking, if you smoke