Modern statistics suggest that almost the entire population of the country often has low back pain, but not everyone is in a hurry to start treatment. Sometimes discomfort and even pain can occur after sitting in an uncomfortable position. Although in this case it is more likely that it is not an alarm but simply a consequence of the incorrect position of the spine.
Many forget the importance of physical activity. If you do not put the necessary load on the spine and the whole body, the blood supply to the lower back will be violated. And then under a sharp load, severe pain begins.
But if pain almost always accompanies a person, there are probably reasons for it. And you should consult a specialist who will perform tests and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Why does the lower back hurt
Lumbar pain can be quite different: pulling, cutting, aching, shooting, stabbing, aching or burning sensation. Sometimes the nature of the pain already indicates the nature of the disease.
The back pain is different. It is important to understand the sources and causes of pain and to begin treatment for the disease.
However, even the most experienced professional cannot immediately find out the causes of the disease. Therefore, see a doctor immediately because he or she can determine the real causes of the problems and prescribe the necessary treatment. Doctors divide low back disease into three major groups:
- back diseases;
- diseases of the internal organs;
- radiant pain.
back pain
They include many types of back disease: degenerative, inflammatory, and traumatic diseases of the spine. Before your doctor prescribes treatment, be sure to do a full examination, as there are dozens of causes of pain. In medicine, pain syndromes involving the lumbar region are divided into primary and secondary.
primary syndrome
Primary low back pain syndrome is the cause of morphofunctional musculoskeletal disorders. As a result, your back hurts. Every part of the spine is constantly undergoing degenerative-dystrophic changes:
- osteochondrosis - damage to bone and cartilage that causes damage to the intervertebral disc and adjacent vertebrae, leading to spondylosis;
- protrusion (disc herniation) - a process in which the intervertebral disc swells without rupturing the fibrous ring for a long time.
secondary syndrome
Secondary syndrome is a kind of indication that there are serious problems in the body. With secondary syndrome, the causes of lower back pain are much different:
- curvature of the spine - scoliosis;
- non-infectious inflammation;
- spinal fracture;
- tumor of the vertebrae, retroperitoneal space, spinal cord;
- infectious diseases of the vertebrae and intervertebral discs (tuberculosis, brucellosis, epidural abscess, etc. );
- a condition of stroke that impairs the blood supply to the spinal cord and a feeling that the lower back is sore;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- often back pain is reflected in nature, meaning the pelvic organs are affected by some disease (kidney colic or venereal disease).
Diseases of the internal organs
It often happens that the waist does not hurt because of back problems, but because the sensation of pain in the organs is reflected from deep down. In most cases, the pain comes from the pelvic organs: the tumor behind the pancreas, kidneys, colon, peritoneum. The causes of pain are so varied that only a good professional can timely identify the disease and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Causes of acute low back pain
There are many causes of back pain, but all of them are related to the spine. The most innocuous cause is most often acute muscle spasm. These muscles are bright sources of pain, restricting a person’s movement. This disease most often affects athletes and those who suffer from severe physical exertion.
One common but harmless cause of back pain is hypothermia. Most often, girls wearing low-waisted skirts and pants are defeated, meaning the lower back remains open on the street. Contrary to popular belief, it can "cool" the lower back not only in winter but also in summer.
In addition, the lower back can often be painful for many years after the spinal cord injury.
Causes of back pain due to diseases of the internal organs:
- if you find a stomach or duodenal ulcer at the back of the lattice;
- acute inflammation of the pancreas leads to belt pain caused by a dietary defect;
- renal colic in urolithiasis is characterized by urinary incontinence;
- female genital diseases (fibroids or endometriosis) disturb girls before and during menstruation;
- when the acute appendicitis is located behind the appendix or behind the peritoneum.
- inflammation of the prostate or malignancy of the prostate that causes low back pain in men.
Radiant pain
Diseases of the hip joint or sacrococcygeal segment lead to severe pain in the lower back. Pain in the lumbosacral region is called lumbodynia and lumboschialgia in the hip. Radiant pain is difficult to localize because it mimics lumbago or sciatica. Therefore, treatment should be started urgently.
Psychological reasons
In addition to physiological causes, the psychological causes of back pain are also identified. It is believed that the reason for this is that one takes on too many tasks and responsibilities but does not receive support from loved ones. In addition, low back pain can occur if a person does not feel safe. The reasons can also be sexual in nature (resentment, dissatisfaction, insult, refusal to have sex). Therefore, you may need to be treated by a psychologist.
How to avoid back pain
The following tips can help you avoid pain in some cases and can significantly reduce chronic lumbar discomfort in some cases.
- Move more and sit less, and if you sit down, make sure your back is in the right position.
- If you sit for long periods of time, take a break every 45-60 minutes for a little exercise.
- Either do not lift heavy things at all, or do it right: bend your legs, hold the load on your outstretched arms, straighten your legs evenly.
- The abdominal muscles need to be kept in good shape.
- You need to do special exercises every day to strengthen your spine and muscles.
Conclusion
Low back pain is a rather alarming symptom, suggesting that the causes can be very deep and may require urgent treatment.
It may seem like one thing, but in reality everything is completely different. Therefore, it is not possible to self-medicate, but seek medical attention immediately, who will indicate the appropriate treatment. It is best to identify the causes of pain at an early stage until all the neglected conditions have all sorts of complications.