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Back pain affects about 80% of people who live in the United States, at some point in their lives. Lower back pain, unfortunately, is one of the most prevalent ailments in our country. What causes lower back pain? There are several causes that are most common when diagnosing this particular infirmity.
One of the most widespread causes for this pain is a compressed sciatica nerve, resulting from a herniated disc. The pain radiates from the sacral plexus, down the leg, and to the toes. Another fairly common cause for pain in the lower back is osteoarthritis. Other reasons for back pain in the lower region are: muscle strains, sprains, pinched nerves, injuries to the back, fractures of the vertebrae, infections, poor posture, scoliosis, and bruising. At times, other medical conditions not related to the spine, can cause pain in the lower back. These include, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, and pancreatitus. What can be done to relieve the pain associated with these conditions? Thankfully, there are many avenues to back pain relief.
Although it seems illogical, most times it is advisable to stay active and not give in to the pain. Staying in bed may exacerbate the problem. Staying active and taking over-the counter pain medications, like ibuprofen and NSAIDs, is often the best choice when back pain begins. Other important ways to diminish pain and stop its recurrence is to strengthen back and stomach muscles, maintain good posture, lift heavy objects safely, and find ways to reduce everyday stress. Some patients have found that placing a pillow between their knees or lying on their backs with a pillow beneath their knees has helped reduce back pain.
Pain that lasts more than three months needs to be addressed using different methods. Some of the prescription medicines that might be suggested by a physician are: Celebrex, muscle relaxants, opioids, and steroids. If the pain is related to herniated discs, occasionally surgery is required. As alternatives to traditional medical interventions, some have found that acupuncture and spinal manipulation have eased their lower back pain, although these methods remain controversial.
How can back pain be avoided before it even starts. Taking a holistic and proactive position toward staying healthy is imperative, and will definitely help avoid lower back pain. Exercise, exercise, exercise. A hearty walk each day is good for the entire body. Not only is a daily walk a wonderful way to alleviate stress, but walking helps the body’s core (the trunk, stomach, back) strengthen. Any floor exercise that strengthens the stomach and back muscles will decrease the likelihood of developing lower back problems. |