One of the most common pains that every person experiences at least once in their life is back pain. It is generally the same in men and women, but it is more common in the 30—to 50-year-old age group.
The severity of back pain can vary among people. It can be mild or severe, and its symptoms are either acute and more severe, or even chronic for long months.
Common causes of back pain:
There are several causes for back pain, the most common of which is disc protrusion or herniation, and arthritis of the intervertebral or facet joints, especially in the area of the lower back vertebrae. In addition to this, back pain is generally caused by putting too much pressure on the back or performing quick and sudden rotational movements in the back. In fact, back pain starts after putting too much pressure on the vertebrae of the spine, such as moving things inappropriately, pushing heavy objects improperly, and doing the house chores incorrectly.
The image below shows the correct lifting of objects.
The mechanism of causing back pain
Following inappropriate pressure or sudden movements in the spine, if the person is not prepared for this movement in advance and in other words, the person has not warmed up, the spine will not be able to bear the pressure, and the soft tissue around the spine, including the muscles And the ligaments of that area get stretched. This stretching causes small tears in the soft tissue, followed by pain and swelling in the affected area. Dryness and back pain cause restriction of normal movements in the spine, followed by stiffness and sometimes spasms of the spine, and thus, if acute pain is not treated, the pain may remain chronic for months.
Generally, acute back pain caused by sudden injuries that’s intensity is not too high, is relieved with 2-3 days of rest at home and its intensity decreases. Most of the backaches caused are from this category of backaches. But if the correct treatment is not started in people, there is a possibility that back pain will remain with the person permanently or intermittently for weeks or sometimes months. Damage to the vertebral discs, whether from trauma, excessive impact, or age-related changes, commonly leads to chronic back pain.
Other factors causing pain in the spine
Other causes of back pain are spine deformities such as dorsal kyphosis, scoliosis deformity or lateral deviation of the spine, spondylolisthesis or vertebral displacement and slippage, spinal canal stenosis, vertebral fractures and osteoporosis. Among the less common causes of back pain are infection of the back vertebrae, spinal tumors and congenital anomalies in the back vertebrae.
What are the symptoms of back pain?
Back pain can occur in the lower back and may also affect the upper spine. It can be accompanied by discomfort in the lower limbs, with sensations like burning, numbness, and tingling, commonly known as sciatica. Pain may worsen with bending, straightening, or sitting, and can become more intense while standing or walking, with sitting often providing relief.
* The best way to reduce pain is to start the correct treatment according to the doctor’s opinion, and tolerating the pain without following the treatment is not a therapeutic solution.
