Back Pain can come on suddenly may be from an accident, a fall, or lifting
something too heavy or it can develop slowly, perhaps as the result of
age-related changes to the spine. For the proper treatment it is very necessary
to understand the cause of back pain because only the proper understanding will
assist patients in their recovery from back pain.
At some point, back pain affects an estimated 8 out of 10 people. The pain may
radiate to other areas or may be constant and it can be felt in the neck, lower
back or upper back.
Causes of Back Pain:-
Muscle strains are considered as one of the most common cause of low back pain
but in most of the cases back pain due to muscle strains resolve completely
within a few weeks.
Herniated disc, which occurs when disk material presses on a nerve, is another
common cause of back pain. The treatment of back pain due to this cause depends
upon particular individual and situation.
Muscle imbalances, the other reason of low back pain cause a mechanical problem
with the skeleton, building up pressure at points along the spine.
Spine injuries such as sprains and fractures can cause either short-lived or
chronic pain.
Several medical problems such as scoliosis, which causes curvature of the spine;
spondylolisthesis, occurs when one vertebra in the spinal column slips forward
over another; arthritis and spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
that puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.
The other factors such as stress, repressed anger, or depression can also
contribute to cause back pain.
Treatment:-
Back pain problems can be minimized to some extent by doing exercises that make
the muscles in your back, stomach, hips and thighs strong and flexible. But keep
in mind that before doing any exercise you should consult your doctor and follow
the doctor's advice. Patients often find help from ice, heat, and medications.
Effective pain relief may involve a combination of prescription drugs and
over-the-counter remedies.