Learning The Causes Of Back Lower Pain
Did you know that back lower pain is one of the most common physical symptoms that almost everyone experiences at some point in their lives? There are various types of back pain and some can it lasts for more than three months. In such cases, the patient is said to have suffered from chronic back pain.
However, most cases of back lower pain still remain unidentified and the amazing thing about it is that most people seem to be able to recover from their back aches without going through medications. In slight cases of back pain, sufficient rest and some stretching exercises is all your strained back needs.
Understanding The Rooot Causes Of Back Lower Pain
It is important to understand that back pain is not a disease rather a symptom or distress signal sent by the body to notify you of the critical and sore state of the lower back. When the muscles of the lower back are strained, the body will make you feel pain in that area in order to protect the muscles and tissues from further damage. In other words, your body is telling you to get some rest. Back posture and overuse of your back are also common causes that can cause pain in your back.
On the other hand, back pain can also be a symptom of other disorders such as Appendicitis, kidney disease, bladder infections pelvic infections and ovarian disorders. Did you know that musculoskeletal pan syndromes, nerve root syndrome, infections of bones of the spine and cancerous tumors can also cause the back lower pain?
However, the primary symptom of back lower pain is the pain in lumbosacral area and this pain may radiate down the side, front or back of the legs. Prolonged sitting can cause the pain to get worse. The pain might also become worse during night and you may experience weakness or numbness in the leg that receives the nerve supply from compressed nerve.
The agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has identified 11 red flex their doctors must use as evaluation procedure when diagnosing patients of back door pain. These red flags include recent significant trauma, mild trauma, history of prolonged steroid use, prior history of cancer, history of osteoporosis, temperature over 100 degrees, history of recent infection, unexplained weight loss, IV drug use and pain becoming worse at rest. If any of these red-flags are present, the patient needs to go to the hospital’s emergency room.
After the treatment, the doctor will usually suggest that you start moving around and resume your daily activities. Activities that involve putting strain on the back however is not recommended. Back lower pain exercises can be helpful to accelerate healing process as well as sleeping with pillow between the knees.
For immediate relief from your back lower pain, you can take non-prescription medications such as Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, and topical agents. Heat therapy and cold therapy can also help provide some relief from your back pain. Make sure that you never put the ice directly on a skin or put the heating pad on high as those actions can cause pain.
You don't need to go to a surgery to cure your back lower pain unless you have Cauda equine syndrome or sciatica. Surgery is only necessary if the patient is suffering from certain progressive nerve problem caused by the herniated discs. Natural treatment such as acupuncture, spinal manipulation, back exercises and transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation can also be used to cure your lower back pain in a more effective and less risky way. Watch the video below for more information about natural back pain treatment.
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