The Causes and Treatment of Low Back Pain for Dummies
By Lorna Hillier | October 24, 2008
I would like to cover every aspect of low back pain causes and treatment. In order to keep things short I have only included the major topics detailed as best as possible.
Of all health conditions resulting in visits to the physician, back pain is the most usual. With low back pain taking the cake as the most endured type of back pain of them all.
There are many causes and treatment of low back pain. Low back pain can develop over-night or attack us suddenly if we bend the wrong way or lift something too heavy.
Teens can endure low back pain now and again by straining their lower back from carrying backpacks daily. Although nearly all ages may experience low back pain the age bracket who suffers the most is the 30 to 50 year age range.
Low back pain can be different for one person than another, but generally it is caused by either working the back too much or not enough. The importance of realizing the causes and treatment of low back pain becomes extremely evident when you start feeling the first tinges of pain.
One patient may be struck down with low back pain from a super active lifestyle leading to overusing their back. While a 'couch potato' person risks low back pain from weak muscles due to their lack of exercise.
Many causes of low back pain may be very serious if left untreated. Such as heavy lifting, ruptured disc, osteoporosis, age, sciatica and spinal stenosis.
One example is a bulging or ruptured disc when left untreated may get pushed in the spinal canal where it will lay against the lumbar and nerve roots. Besides causing severe pain, this condition known as cauda equine syndrome, can also cause permanent neurological damage.
Many cases of low back pain are caused by poor posture or improper sitting, lifting and bending. Mostly back pain including low back pain could be avoided with good ergonomics.
Treatment for low back pain will vary depending on the individual and the severity of the pain. Most people that suffer with low back pain don't want to endure surgery unless they have no other choice. In most cases, surgery can be avoided.
To prevent swelling it is of the upmost importance to apply ice on the injury or tenderness every few hours for roughly 15 minutes for the first couple of days. This practice can influence if the pain reduces quickly or whether the trauma becomes more severe.
You'll mostly be prescribed analgesia and/or anti-inflammatory medication when you consult with your health professional about the causes and treatment of low back pain. X-rays would be recommended if your condition has not improved after a couple of days.
Unless something serious shows up in the X-rays calling for surgery, the doctor will usually recommend physical therapy, which is great in most low back pain cases. Physical therapy may feel painful at the time it is being done, but it will help in the end. You will also be given exercises to do at home to lesson the pain as well as protect your back in the future.
This article is to make you aware of the basic facts concerning the treatment and causes of low back pain. Please visit our site for more in-depth knowledge concerning all aspects of back pain.
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