 Articles tagged: chronic back pain
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Unable to seek care in the United States due to financial and insurance limitations, uninsured American finally found relief from his 20-year old chronic back pain in India through a lumbar spine surgery facilitated by Healthbase. written by peter hutch
Chronic back pain patients focus on the issue of control. As discussed previously, chronic back pain can lead to a diminished ability to engage in a variety of activities such as work, recreational pursuits, and interaction with family members and friends. This situation leads to a downward physical and emotional spiral that has been termed physical and mental reconditioning. As the spiral continues, the person with chronic back pain feels more and more loss of control over his or her life. written by Peter sams
Back pain is an all-too-familiar problem that can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain that leaves you
incapacitated. It can come on suddenly – from an accident, a fall, or lifting something too heavy – or it can develop slowly, perhaps as the result of age-related changes to the spine. Regardless of how it happens or how it feels, you know it when you have it. And chances are, if you don’t have it now, you will eventually.
Lower back pain, also known as lumbago, affects 7 out of 10 people at some time in their lives. Low back pain means a pain or ache anywhere on your back, in between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the legs.
The pain can come on suddenly, slowly or be the direct result of a fall or injury.
There are many causes of back pain.
· The most common cause is a strain of the back, which is a small tear of the back muscles or ligaments. This usually results from a sudden or awkward movement, or from lifting a heavy object. But often, a person can't remember a particular incident that brought on the pain.
· Other common causes include poor muscle tone in the back, tension or spasm of the back muscles and problems with the joints that make up the back.
The symptoms for back pain are:
· Persistent aching or stiffness anywhere along your spine, from the base of the neck to the hips.
· Sharp, localized pain in the neck, upper back, or lower back -- especially after lifting heavy objects or engaging in other strenuous activity.
· Chronic ache in the middle or lower back, especially after sitting or standing for extended periods.
Types of Back Pain
Acute pain
One common type of pain is acute pain, currently defined as pain lasting less than 3 to 6 months, or pain that is directly related to tissue damage. This is the kind of pain that is experienced from a paper cut or needle prick. Other examples of acute pain include:
· Touching a hot stove or iron. This pain will cause a fast, immediate, intense pain with an almost simultaneous withdrawal of the body part that is being burned. More of an aching pain might be experience a few seconds after the initial pain and withdrawal.
Chronic back pain
Typically persists longer than the expected healing time for the identified cause of the pain—such as low back surgery—or persists after the identified cause of the pain has been treated.
Osteoarthritis
This is a long-term degeneration of the joints, which makes them less able to withstand stress. It's a wear-and-tear problem that affects most of us as we get older and which can give rise to pain in some cases.
Exercises to minimize problems with back pain
You can minimize problems with back pain with exercises that make the muscles in your back, stomach, hips and thighs strong and flexible. written by Dr Anne
Back pain is an all-too-familiar problem that can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain that leaves you incapacitated. It can come on suddenly – from an accident, a fall, or lifting something too written by Lesley Lyon .
The answer to a healthy back is appropriate exercise. The problems associated with back pain can be minimized with exercises. Read to on to learn a few simple but effective exercises that will relieve back pain to a great extent. written by Lesley Lyon .
Treatment for back pain does not give instantaneous feedback or results. But, it takes sustained efforts by those who have been suffering from the problem. This article discusses in detail the need to adopt a right combination of physical activities and proper medications to alleviate back pain. written by Lesley Lyon .
One of the very common medical problems is low back pain. For a speedy recovery, proper treatment has to be started only after knowing the exact cause for its occurrence. This article explains common causes, symptoms, treatments and exercises to get rid of lower back pain. written by Lesley Lyon .
Back pain is a frequent complaint by 80 percent of the global population at any point of their life cycle. Back pain can be from a slight ache to a strong pain. This article elaborately discusses the common causes, symptoms and treatment for back pain in detail. written by Ron Keegan
Symptoms, Causes & Prevention
If you want to relieve back pain then sitting in front of your computer all day is not the way to do it, neither is the decision to get in shape with a vigorous excercise program. Your body cannot take the strain of going from no activity to a major exercise program. If you want to get in shape you must do it slowly by conditioning your muscles to accepting more activity. written by Neelima Reddy
Lower back pain is one of the most common causes of job-related disability and why some people miss work. In this article you will find some practical self-help tips provided by experts to help you avoid lower back pain or prevent the condition from worsening. written by Neelima Reddy
The following article lists some simple and effective methods that will help you reduce back pain. This article can give you an insight into everything you've ever wanted to know about relief for back pain. << previous page 1 next page>> |
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