Information about Back Pain
We Have to Know about the Back Pain
- Pain in the back
Could be dangerous, if the answer is YES for any one of the following questions
- Did it follow a severe blow to the back?
Causes of Back Pain
- Most often happens from strained back muscles and ligaments
- From improper or heavy lifting, or after a sudden awkward movement
- Sometimes a muscle spasm can cause back pain
Do’s and Don’ts of Back Pain
- Exercise
- Build muscle strength and flexibility
- Quit smoking
- Don’t bend
- Maintain a healthy weight
Signs & Symptoms of Back Pain
- Insomnia
- Fever
- Weight loss
- Nausea
- Thirst
- Constipation
- Tenderness
Medical advice for Back Pain
- Is constant or intense, particularly once lying down or at midnight
- Spreads down one or both legs
- Causes weakness, symptom or tingling in one or each leg
- Causes new bowel or bladder problems
- Is associated with abdominal pain or pulsation (throbbing), or fever
- Follows a fall, blow to your back or another injury
- Is accompanied by unexplained weight loss
Risk factors of Back Pain
- Wrong posture
- Excessive physical strain
Treatment for Back Pain
- Depends on the cause
Self-care for Back Pain
- Keep moving
- Apply cold, then heat.
- Use pain relievers
- Consider using a support brace or corset
- Lie down flat on the hard bed
Investigations for Back Pain
- X-ray spine
- CT and MRI scans
- Lab tests.
