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Back Pain

Back Pain Problem

80% of adults will experience significant low back pain sometime during their lifetime. Low back pain usually involves muscle spasm of the supportive muscles along the spine. Also, pain, numbness and tingling in the buttocks or lower extremity can be related to the back.

Low back pain can also be the result of certain diseases, such as:

  • Cancer of the spinal cord
  • A ruptured or herniated disc
  • Sciatica
  • Arthritis
  • Kidney infections
  • Infections of the spine

Acute back pain can last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, while chronic back pain is pain that lasts longer than three months.

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Cause of Back Pain

Anyone can develop back pain, even children and teens. These factors might put you at greater risk of developing back pain:

  • Age.
    • Back pain is more common as you get older, starting around age 30 or 40.
  • Lack of exercise.
    • Weak, unused muscles in your back and abdomen might lead to back pain.
  • Excess weight.
    • Excess body weight puts extra stress on your back.
  • Diseases.
    • Some types of arthritis and cancer can contribute to back pain.
  • Improper lifting.
    • Using your back instead of your legs can lead to back pain.
  • Psychological conditions.
    • People prone to depression and anxiety appear to have a greater risk of back pain.
  • Smoking.
    • Smokers have increased rates of back pain. This may occur because smoking prompts more coughing, which can lead to herniated disks. Smoking can also decrease blood flow to the spine and increase the risk of osteoporosis.

Symptoms of Back Pain

Back pain can have many symptoms, including:

  • Dull aching sensation in the lower back.
  • Stabbing or shooting pain that can
  • Radiate down the leg to the foot.
  • Inability to stand up straight without pain.
  • Decreased range of motion and diminished ability to flex the back.

The symptoms of back pain, if due to strain or misuse, are usually short-lived but can last for days or weeks.

Back pain is chronic when symptoms have been present for longer than three months.

When to See a Doctor

Most episodes of back pain last a few days and have completely resolved within a few weeks. If you have new back pain, you should contact your doctor to see if you need further evaluation. There are also a few warning signs that may indicate a problem that needs immediate evaluation:

  • Your back pain persists beyond a few days
  • Your back pain awakens you at night
  • You have difficulty controlling your bowels or bladder
  • You have a fever, chills, sweats, or other signs of infection
  • Any other unusual symptoms

Back Pain and Pregnancy

Back pain during each trimester of pregnancy is common. This is due to:

  • Shifting of the centre of gravity: as baby grow, body’s centre of gravity moves forward and putting extra pressure on lower back.
  • Weight gain: gaining weight during 9 months of pregnancy may put stress on the back.
  • Hormonal changes.

How Physiotherapist Can Help?

  • Strengthening or stretching exercise: to improve muscle flexibility, strengthen back and abdominal muscles.
  • Education on proper lifting technique: to prevent or avoid re-injury of the back.
  • Postural education: to provide awareness and avoid flaring pain symptoms while continuing to be active.

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Frequently Ask Questions

How can I tell if my back pain is kidney related?

Kidney pain is felt higher and deeper in your body than back pain. You may feel the pain in the upper half of your back, not the lower part. Unlike back discomfort, it is felt on one or both sides, usually under your rib cage.

What organs can cause lower back pain?

Organ such as kidneys, pancreas, colon and uterus are located near lower back. All of these are responsible for pain in the left side of your lower back.

Is walking good for lower back pain?

People with ongoing or recurrent episodes of lower back pain should consider the benefits of walking as a low-impact form of low back pain. Besides, aerobic exercise has shown to reduce the incidence of low back pain.

When should I worry about my back pain?

Most back pain don’t require urgent care, but you need to seek medical healthcare if your back pain is accompanied with these symptoms:

  • A fever
  • Unexpected weight loss
  • Pain in the chest
  • Loss of bowel or bladder control
  • Inability to pass urine
  • Constant pain that won’t ease
  • Numbness around your genitals, buttock or back passage
How do I know if my back pain is serious?

Lower back pain that may be a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical care if your lower back pain is experienced in tandem with any of the following symptoms: Increasing weakness in your legs. Loss of bladder and/or bowel control. Severe stomach pain.

How do you know if back pain is muscle or disc?

In general, disc herniations hurt both with bending forward and with returning from bending up to an upright position. Back strains or sprains tend to hurt less with bending forward, and more with returning from a forward bend.

How do I know if my back pain is kidney related?

Kidney pain is felt higher and deeper in your body than back pain. You may feel it in the upper half of your back, not the lower part. Unlike back discomfort, it’s felt on one or both sides, usually under your rib cage.

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