Back pain is an issue that most people
experience at some point during their lifetime. In many of these circumstances,
the pain is focused in the lower back and it is non-specific: no primary cause
is determined. Of these cases, about two to ten percent develop into chronic pain problems, affecting daily living for three or more months. If you have
been dealing with this for a lengthy duration, and it is starting to interfere
with daily life, contact a medical professional to see what your options for
treatment could be. Some of the most often seen roots of this issue are:
A
Bulging or Ruptured Disc
Discs - the spongy pieces of cartilage
sitting between the spinal vertebrae for cushioning - can press on a nerve due
to a bulge or rupture. Sometimes this happens and you may not even have pain.
In these situations, discovery often occurs via spine x-rays taken due to another
issue.
Muscle
or Ligament Strain
When you twist, lift a heavy object, or do
a sudden movement that leads to muscles or ligaments stretching and developing
microscopic tears, this can create a strain that leads to pain. If your
physical condition is poor, constant pressure on your back from normal
stress can also lead to painful muscle spasms.
Skeletal
Irregularities
Some spines have irregular curvatures and
this can be a contributing factor for back pain. Scoliosis is one of these
conditions which can result in back pain, but this typically only happens in
severe cases.
Facet
Joint Osteoarthritis
Also referred to as osteoarthritis of the
spine or degenerative arthritis, this is a state that develops bit by bit over
time. It happens when cartilage between spinal facet joints deteriorates.
Initially your symptoms may appear intermittently, but they can gradually turn
into a regular, unceasing low back pain. Sciatica may result from this ailment
as well.
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