BACK PAIN !!

INTRODUCTION:-

Back pain is one of the common reason for absence from work and doctor visits. Most people have back pain at least one. It can effect people of any age,it is more common in adult age between mid 30s and late 50s. Back pain is associated with the way our bones,muscles and ligaments in our back work and connect together.You can take measures to prevent or relieve back pain. If prevention fails ,simple home treatment and proper body mechanics often will heal your back within a few weeks and keep it functional for the long haul.

WHAT IS BACK PAIN??

It is a pain which occurs in your spinal region.It can be originated from muscles,joints,nerves and bones.The pain may be characterized as shooting or piercing pain and it may radiate into arms,hands as well as legs and feet.
                             The human back is composed of  a complex structure of muscles , tendons , disks and bones.The segments of our spine are cushioned with cartilage like pads called disks.Problems with any of these components can lead to back pain.

                            Back pain is different from one person to next.The pain can have a slow onset or occur suddenly.The pain may be intermittent or constant.In most cases,back pain resolves on its own with in a few weeks.

                  WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF BACK PAIN??

CLASSIFICATION BY ITS ANATOMICAL POSITION:-

• NECK PAIN (CERVICAL)
• MIDDLE BACK PAIN (THORACIC)
• LOWER BACK PAIN (LUMBER)
• TAIL BONE OR SACRAL  PAIN

CLASSIFICATION BY DURATION:-

• ACUTE BACK PAIN (It comes on suddenly and persists for a maximum of three months)
• CHRONIC BACK PAIN (The pain gradually develops over a longer period,lasts for over three months,and causes long-term problems)

                            WHY BACK PAIN HAPPENS??

Using improper lifting techniques can lead to back pain and severe back injuries,but other factors can also contribute to this problem.

POOR POSTURES:-

Whether you are standing,sitting or relaxing your posture affects your back.Awkward postures increase strain on back muscles and can bend the spine into positions that can put pressure on disc and cause trouble.When awkward postures are prolonged,the risk of injury is greater.

POOR PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:-

Your physical conditions can lead to back pain.If you're over weight,extra strain is placed on your spine.Every pound up front puts 10 pounds of strain on your back.If you are out of shape,the chances of chronic back pain are greater.Stress is another factor that can lead to back pain.Stress at work or home can cause tension in muscles leading to tightness and muscles spasms.

REPETITIVE TRAUMA:-

Most people think back pain result from lifting heavy objects.However,back pain do not come from a single lift.They result from a selectively minor strains that occur repeatedly over time.As you repeat irritating movements,minor injuries begin to accumulate and weaken affected muscles or ligaments.Eventually, the small injuries add up and a more serious injury can result.

                  WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF BACK PAIN??

In some cases of back pain,its cause is never found,it is called non specific back pain.Condition that can cause back pain include:-

• A slipped (prolapsed) circle (a plate of ligament in the spine pushing on a nerve).This can bring about agony and deadness,shivering and short coming in different parts of the body.
• sciatica (bothering of the nerve that keeps running from the lower back to the feet) – this can bring about agony, deadness, shivering and shortcoming in the lower back, backside, legs and feet .
• ankylosing spondylitis (swelling of the joints in the spine) – this causes torment and firmness that is typically more awful in the morning and enhances with development.
• Growth of the spine :- a tumor situated on the spine may press against a nerve, bringing about back pain. 
• Disease of the spine :- if the patient has a raised body temperature (fever) and in addition a delicate warm territory on the back, it could be brought about by a infection of the spine. 
• Different infections :- pelvic fiery ailment (females), bladder, or kidney diseases may likewise prompt to back pain. 
• Rest issue:- people with rest issue will probably involvement back agony, contrasted with others. 
• Shingles:- a disease that can influence the nerves may prompt to back pain, contingent upon the nerves influenced. 
• Awful sleeping cushion:- if a bedding does not support particular parts of the body and keep the spine straight, there is a more serious danger of creating back torment.

Every day activities can also cause back pain.Examples include:

• Pushing something
• Pulling something
• bending awkwardly
• Conveying something
• Lifting heavy weight objects
• Remaining for long stretches
• Bowing down for long stretches
• Contorting
• Hacking
• Sniffling
• Muscle pressure
• Over extending
• Stressing the neck forward,for example,when driving a car or utilizing a PC
  

           WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF BACK PAIN??

The common symptoms of back pain are:

• Back stiffness
• Muscle spasms
• Tenderness over the back muscles 

If any of the following symptoms accompaines a back pain,individuals ought to see their specialist.Symptoms that indicate a serious cause for back pain include;

• Weight reduction
• Irritation (swelling) on the back
• Pain down the leg 
• Pain reaches below the knee
• Elevated body temperature (fever)
• Difficulty urinating
• Numbness around buttocks
• Persistent back pain

                        HOW IS BACK PAIN DIAGNOSED??

Most GPs (general experts, essential care doctors) will have the capacity to analyze back pain in the wake of doing a physical examination, and interviewing the patient.If the specialist or patient speculates some damage to the back, tests might be requested. Likewise, if the specialist speculates the back pain may be because of a hidden cause, or if the pain endures for a really long time, additionally tests might be suggested.These tests are X-RAYS,MRI or CT SCAN,BONE SCAN and ELECTROMYOGRAPHY (EMG).

                          HOW IS BACK PAIN TREATED??

Treatment relies on upon the basic reason for the back pain. Back pain brought on by a back strain or back sprain can be treated with rest, cool packs, and non-steroidal mitigating pharmaceuticals for pain control. Extra treatment for back pain may include physical therapy, narcotic pain medications, and ultrasound treatment. Surgery might be required to treat genuine aims of back pain.

WHAT ARE THE PREVENTIONS FOR BACK PAIN??

Following are the preventions for back pain:

EXERCISE:

           Low impact aerobic activities , those that don't strain or jerk the back  , can build quality and perseverance in your back and permit your muscles to capacity better. Strolling and swimming are great decisions. Talk with your specialist about which exercises are best for you

MAINTAIN PROPER POSTURE:

People should maintain a proper posture in siting and standing.Maintain a neutral pelvic position in standing posture.Chose a seat with good lower back support in siting posture and change your position frequently,at least in every half hour.

BODY WEIGHT:

        The amount of weight individuals carry, and in addition where they carry it, influences the danger of creating back pain. The distinction in back pain hazard amongst large and ordinary weight people is extensive. Individuals who convey their weight in the stomach zone versus the backside and hip area are likewise at more serious hazard.

LIFTING THINGS:

       Avoid heavy lifting, if conceivable, yet in the event that you should lift something overwhelming, let your legs take every necessary step. Hold your back straight , no turning  and twist just at the knees. Hold the heap near your body.

MOVING THINGS:

       Remember that it is better for your back to push things over the floor, utilizing your leg quality, as opposed to pulling them.