What is Back Pain (Low Back Pain) ?
Common symptom of back pain is an ache, pain or stiffness anywhere in the lower back, and sometimes all the way down to the buttocks and legs. Some back issues can cause pain in other parts of the body, depending on the nerves affected.
Low back pain is a common painfull condition affected the lower portion of the spine.
TYPES OF LOW BACK PAIN
- Spondylolisthesis-: ( vertebra slips forward or backward).
- Muscle strains-:(from overuse or poor posture).
- Sciatica (compressed nerves).
- Spinal stenosis ( narrowing of the spinal canal).
- Spondylitis (a spinal infection that creates inflammation).
- Scoliosis
- Osteoporosis.
- Piriformis syndrome.
SYMPTOMS OF BACK PAIN
Muscle stiffness-: (Tight hamstring muscle), Inflammation or swelling Numbness, Radiating pain ( pain down to leg),
Pain and discomfort ,Difficulty in urination
COUSES OF BACK PAIN
- Muscle strain or ligament sprain
- Traumatic brain injury .
- Repeated heavy weight lifting or a sudden awkward movement
- Arthritis ( osteoarthritis can affect the lower back)
- Poor posture
- Osteoporosis
PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT
- Physiotherapy treatment that helps to improve the movement and function of your joints and muscles. If you have back pain, physiotherapy can help to reduce it and get you back to normal mobility. It can also help you to make changes that reduce the chances of hurting your back again. Physiotherapists use a wide range of treatments and techniques to help with back pain, as well as offering advice on looking after your back.
- Rehabilitation (ADL)
- Prevention
