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Back pain is one of the prevalent conditions these days. Around 80% of people endure back pain at some point in their lives. It is also a leading source of disability globally.

However, the good news is that in most of the cases, back pain has a treatment. Usually, there are 2 different types of back pain. Let me share some insight on the reason why it occurs and how to deal with it. Let’s get started… 

There are 2 types of back pain

Acute Back Pain

Acute Back Pain

Chronic Back Pain

Chronic Back Pain

Acute back pain (Short-term pain)

Acute back pain occurs instantaneously and you experience immediately. In case of acute back pain, your pain comes rapidly. Things such as stress, strenuous exercise, an uncomfortable movement, injury due to fall, improper heavy lifting, sudden jerk, and muscle pull, sports injury, etc. can give rise to acute back pain. It is an interim back pain and can vanish over some time with suitable exercise and rest. The pain lasts no longer than six weeks. In mainstream of acute back pain, the cause doesn’t pose a long-term dilemma.

Reasons for acute back pain

Stress

Stress

Strenuous exercise

Strenuous exercise

An uncomfortable movement

An uncomfortable movement

Injury due to fall

Improper heavy lifting

Sudden jerk

Muscle pull

Muscle pull

Sports injury

Chronic Back Pain (Long-term Pain)

On the other hand, chronic back pain can be severe. It is serious and risky because the symptoms are strong enough to impact your health, mobility, and quality of life for an extended period. Chronic pain occurs due to arthritis, osteoporosis, bulged and ruptured disc, poor posture, and muscle or ligament tears, etc. It typically builds gradually and lasts more than six weeks. Chronic back pain can also be recurring. It means it will go away at times but frequently can come back.

Reasons for Chronic Back Pain

Arthritis

Arthritis

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis

Bulged disc

Bulged disc

Ruptured disc

Ruptured disc

Poor posture

Poor posture

Muscle or ligament tears

Muscle or ligament tears

Recent trends susceptible to causing pain

According to the contemporary trends, the reason that is vulnerable to causing back pain is from one of two extremes:
Too much activity

Too much activity

Back pain for too much activity is coming from extreme, recurring pounding on the spine as in running, jumping, high-impact activities, repetitive twisting or turning. All these reasons lead to wear and tear in the back.

Not enough activity

Not enough activity

Back pain for not enough activity is coming from an inactive existence, not enough reheat, lack of flexibility, etc. If you stop being vigorous for an unmitigated time, the muscles in your back become fragile and you become less healthy, and this can make your back pain inferior. Not moving can make your back stiffer and throbbing. Standard exercise leads to shorter and less persistent episodes of back pain.

What are the consequences of back pain?

Back pain can normally lead to:
Localised Pain

Localised Pain

Stiffness

Stiffness

Soreness

Soreness

Radiating pain

Radiating pain

Numbness

Numbness

Tingling

Tingling

Swelling

Swelling

Restricted movements

Restricted movements

Disturbed sleep

Disturbed sleep

What's the solution to back pain?

Back pain can normally lead to:
Changes in body mechanics

Changes in body mechanics such as lifting properly, sitting properly, standing properly

Avoiding overuse

Avoiding overuse

Stretching frequently

Stretching frequently

ergonomics

Learning ergonomics

Exercise regularly

Exercise regularly

Maintaining an active lifestyle

Maintaining an active lifestyle

Back Pain Physiotherapy – How it helps?

Physiotherapy helps to progress the movement and function of joints and muscles. It can help to diminish back pain and help you recover your mobility as well as agility gradually. It can also help to decrease the risk of recurrence of the pain. Physiotherapists use several treatments and methods to help with back pain. They also provide advice on looking after your back. Since all the conditions are born from unique and exceptional situations, the approach for the treatment is equally unique for each individual.

Physiotherapy offers a quick exercise regime for muscle strengthening. It also offers back pain sufferers a stretching and warm up routine.

Physiotherapy advises on posture training like how to sleep, sit and stand. It also provides electrotherapeutic modalities for pain relief. Several individuals can also gain shock waves for chronic back pain. Physiotherapists also offer home pain management tips. There are many avenues in the world of physiotherapy that can help soothe various conditions known to man.

Book an appointment now if you are vexed by back pain or any other condition listed here. We will help you regain your mobility and spirit, live the life it is meant to be out of the shackles of pain and suffering.

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