Cause of Lower Back Pain

We all suffer from some form of back pain at some point in our lifetime  and Lower back pain is probably the worst.

The Following Are just a few General Causes of Lower Back Pain

Lifting something and straining the muscles in your lower back. Slipping or Falling

A strong sneeze that jerks your body sharply can also be a cause lower back pain.

These types of back injuries are normally treated with anti-inflammatory drugs and some simple exercises, like walking, to relieve the pain.

If the pain is more severe when you bend over or try to lift something or if the pain remains in your lower back, not traveling anywhere, you may be suffering from muscle spasms, a pulled muscle or compression of a nerve. 

Treatment requires anti-inflammatory drugs and bed rest for a couple of days also regular heat pads or hot water bottles.

After a couple of days your doctor may suggest some gentle exercises to strengthen your back muscles so this does not happen again. 

Pregnancy is another cause of  lower back pain especially into the third trimester.  As long as it's only back pain a mild heat treatment should help. If it gets worse or you have a fever or any bleeding  see your doctor immediately.

Severe lower back pain may be caused from a herniated disc. Any Pain that radiates from your lower spine down into your knee, ankle or simply down your leg are signs that should be reported to your doctor. But, if you have sudden weakness in your legs, or you lose bowel or bladder control, which are also signs of a herniated disc, you should go straight to the nearest emergency unit of a hospital.

The most significant cause of lower back pain is Structural Imbalance/Postural imbalance causing nerve compression or entrapment If your body stature is 'off' alignment so much so that your head is not centered over your shoulders, hips and feet, then the core muscles have to constantly make up for this imbalance to keep the body erect.  A good example of this is Children and heavy school bags, whether carried on the back or arms, the weight is throwing the body stature out of balance

Pain situated in the lower back can also be a sign of something wrong that is not related to your back.  If you are experiencing back pain combined with blood in your urine or a burning when you urinate then this could relate to kidney infection or kidney stones. These symptoms require a trip to the doctor.

Arthritis can also cause lower back pain, this may include stiffness when you first get out of bed in the morning. There can also be swelling of the joints. You can treat yourself by taking an anti-inflammatory or over the counter pain relievers. A treatment using heating pads or a hot water bottle will also be useful.  Unless the pain persists in a way that you feel unable to treat there is no need to see your doctor.

More Articles on Back Pain,

Screening and diagnosis, Risk factors,  Alternative Treatments and lots more.

                                          click here