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BACK PAIN
OVERVIEW
Back pain is a very common condition, four out of five people have experienced it at some point in their lives. Most commonly occurs in the lower part of the back, called the Lumbar Spine.
SYMPTOMS OF BACK PAIN
Symptoms of back pain can come on suddenly or appear gradually. Sometimes, pain occurs after a specific event, such as bending to pick something up. Other times, you may not know what caused the pain. Pain may be sharp or dull and achy, and it may radiate to your bottom or down the back of your legs (sciatica). Pain is often worse in certain positions (like bending over or standing or sitting) and probably gets better when you lie down. Pain may be constant or intermittent, it varies from person to person.
There may be other symptoms like muscle spasms and a feeling of stiffness/tightness or heaviness in the back.
WHEN TO SEE YOUR DOCTOR
There are some circumstances when you should always see a doctor straightaway for back pain. These include if:
- You have numbness, tingling or pins and needles around your genitals
- You can’t control your bladder or bowels (when you pee or poo)
- You’re unsteady when you walk, or your legs or feet feel weak, you have sudden, severe back pain
- You’ve been in a major accident, such as a traffic collision or fall
- You have osteoporosis
- There’s a visible deformity in your back
- The pain continues when you’re lying down or overnight, disturbing your sleep
- You have a history of cancer or have had a recent bacterial infection you also have a fever, chills or unexplained weight loss
CAUSES OF BACK PAIN
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DIAGNOSIS OF back PAIN
The doctor will ask various questions regarding the pain/condition and carry out a physical assessment/examination to find out what is going on. Additionally, medical imaging like XRAYs and MRIs, and blood tests may be required to get evidence of underlying pathology.
Prevention of back PAIN
- Get an adequate amount of exercise. Keeping active with regular exercise can help to prevent back pain coming back, or reduce your risk of getting it in the first place. It would also help in reducing weight which would ultimately reduce the stress on the joints. Adults should get at least 150 minutes of exercise per week.
- Take care with lifting and carrying heavy items. Don’t lift or carry more than you can manage, and make sure you’re using the right technique. This means slightly bending your back, knees and hips when lifting, rather than stooping from your back.
- Keep a good posture. If you work at a desk, make sure your chair, desk and computer screen are set up correctly.
- Move regularly – don’t sit in the same position for long periods of time.
- Maintain a healthy diet- eat and drink well so that nutritional deficiencies don’t affect metabolic health. Sometimes vitamin and mineral deficiencies can bring on back pain.
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TREATMENT OF BACK PAIN
Exercise
Aerobic/strengthening exercises can significantly help in improving back pain
Surgery
Some injuries/conditions require surgical intervention.
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