What is Back pain?

Do you know? 

Back pain is one of the leading causes of being absent from work and seeking medical attention. 

Back pain can even cause disability worldwide.

Back pain can affect people of any age. But as age progresses the chance of developing back pain increases due to degenerative changes in the spine.

Causes of back pain

Our back is composed of many structures like muscles, ligaments, discs, cartilages that work together to support our back and prevent any pain.

Back pain can result in problems in any of these structures. In some cases, the cause of back pain is often unclear. 

Some causes of back pain are listed below.

Muscle or ligament strain

Do you know? Lifting heavy objects or lifting something in an inappropriate position can cause muscle and ligaments in the back to strain. It can even damage the disc.

Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis of the hip, knee, or low back can also cause back pain, inflammation, and instability. 

Arthritis causes the narrowing of space in the spinal cord called stenosis which leads to pain in the back. 

Abnormal curves of the spine

Scoliosis can also be the cause of low back pain. In scoliosis, the spine is curved or twisted in an unusual way which puts strain on muscles in the back and causes pain. 

Bulging disc

The Intervertebral disc acts as a cushion between the vertebra in the spine. The soft material in the disc can rupture and cause pressure on the nerves in the spine. 

Posture and movements

Do you know? 

When sitting in the office or working on computers we usually develop a hunch back posture. This type of posture can develop back and shoulder pain. 

Students carrying heavy backpacks usually develop poor posture. This incorrect posture can cause pain in the back and irreversible changes in the spine. 

Long driving without taking breaks and straining the neck forward can also cause back pain. Sitting or standing for a long duration also causes back pain. 

Trapped Nerve 

Symptoms of Back Pain

Back pain is the pain in the area of the spine. Pain can also radiate down the buttock and legs because of nerve compression. 

Back pain can be felt as deep pain or as stabbing and burning pain depending on the patient’s condition.

It is important to seek help if:

• Symptoms do not improve with the rest

• Pain radiates down the legs

Back in Balance 

Will provide: 

• Bespoke rehabilitation assistance and advice 

• Bespoke rehabilitation exercises 

• Bespoke and taylor made rehabilitation strategy to get you from state of pain to being pain free

• Aid your recovery to enjoy your work, hobbies and any physical pursuits in a pain free way 

• Gardeners can return to their love gardening 

• Sports enthusiasts and keen gym goes enjoy their passion of fitness with out pain 

• Parents can care for their babies and children without the risk of being in pain