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Low Back Pain
Low back pain has become one of the common problems that people all over the world are facing for the last few years.Usually the low back pain is caused due to disorder in the musculoskeleton. Researches have proved that low back pain is common in all adults. If you are having a continuous low back pain then consult your physician immediately since this may yield some severe consequences in future.
Types of low back pain
You may sometimes feel a sharp piercing pain which may die down after a short interval of time. In such cases you may be experiencing an acute low back pain which is often caused by trauma or accident or even if you have a fall. The muscles, tendons and ligaments are mostly effected during the acute low back pain. If your pain incontinuing for a long time then you may have a chronic low back pain. Osteoarthritis, fracture in the vertebra, spinal disc herniation, rheumatoid arthritis or even degeneration of discs may result in chronic back pain. Sometimes malignant tumors and infection may give you trouble.
Causes of low back pain
There are some mechanical causes of low back pain like osteoarthritis, spinal disc herniation, spinal stenosis, degenerative discs, Scheuermann's Kyphosis and spondylolisthesis which are responsible for low back pain. Fractures and strains in muscles and ligaments are the common causes of low back pain. Besides infection, inflammation and tumors nmay also cause this type of back pain. Some metabolic factors like osteomalachia, ochronosis, chondrocalcinosis are some of the vital reasons for the back pain. If you are facing psychosomatic tension then there is a possibility of such diseases. Wrong postures are one of the most common cause leading to the back pain. Low back pain is common with people suffering from oxygen deprivation.
Diagnosis of low back pain
The patient suffering from low back pain may have to undergo certain examination for proper diagnosis. X-ray is the most common way to detect the back pain. Xrays will reveal if you are suffering due to broken bones or injured ligaments. Electrodiagnostic tests like electromyography will find out if you are suffering from any muscular problems. Doctors may also ask you to undergo bone scan to know the exact reason of your problem. Ultrasound sonography or scanning which uses the sound waves of high frequency can find out if you are having pain due to tearing of your ligament, muscles or tendons.
Treatment of low back pain
If you are suffering from chronic back pain then consult with your doctor immediately. Sometimes a day's bed rest will help you to get well. But if you want to get rid of these problem entirely then find out some time for exercises from your busy schedule. Medications are quite useful in treating acute as well as chronic pain. Acupunture, traction and interventional therapy are recommended in certain cases. In extreme cases you may have to undergo surgery.
However you may not suffer from low back pain if you take care in the initial stages.
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