Low back pain is one of the worst conditions imaginable, as the lumbar spine is under the greatest pressure relative to the rest of the spine, which is why the lower back is most prone to injury. . Often, back pain is a symptom of osteonecrosis, as well as pulpitis and other serious illnesses.
Why does the lower back hurt?
Usually, lower back pain occurs after intense exercise, as well as when you are in one position for a long time or because of awkward movements. The main risk factors for lower back pain may be present:
- driving constantly or due to a sedentary lifestyle, working in front of a computer;
- if work is associated with a constant load on the lower back, stress;
- excessively intense workouts in the gym;
- there may also be low back pain due to pregnancy or recent childbirth;
- great weight.
Low back pain usually goes away on its own when you leave it alone. However, if the lower back pain is constant or the pain comes in cycles, it could be a sign of disease. Without proper treatment, back pain can lead to quite serious consequences - including surgical interventions to the spine.
What diseases can cause lower back pain?
Low back pain is divided into primary and secondary. Primary pain syndrome directly causes a disease of the spine:
- in most cases it can be osteonecrosis of the lumbar spine (one third of all cases);
- it could also be a herniated disc;
- disc protrusion;
- spondylolisthesis, spondylosis, spondyloarthrosis.
Secondary pain syndrome usually occurs not because of the spine, but because of some other problem in the body that causes low back pain:
- it could be an osteoporosis fracture;
- tumor in the lumen of the spinal canal;
- spine fracture;
- in a position of continuous stretching and muscle load;
- anatomically narrow spinal canal;
- scoliosis, kyphosis, kyphoscoliosis, Scheuermann-Mau disease;
- it can also be rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis, or osteoarthritis;
- osteomyelitis, osteomyelitis, spinal tuberculosis;
- also pain can cause urolithiasis;
- pyelonephritis;
- recent pregnancy or childbirth;
- ovarian cancer, ovarian cyst, endometriosis.
What to do to relieve back pain?
What we recommend you do if you have severe back pain:
- lying on your back or on a firm mattress, a surface that can support your lower back;
- elevating your legs and bending at the knees, you can place a pillow under your feet to make it easier to lie down;
- taking any pain relievers or anti-inflammatory drugs;
- try not to make sudden movements;
- call the doctor to your home;
- for several days you need to lie in bed;
- It is necessary to give up spicy and smoked foods, as well as adhere to proper nutrition.
Preventive
To avoid such problems, you need to constantly take precautions:
- sedentary lifestyle;
- if you still do sedentary work, then try to do a little exercise every hour - tilt your head and torso to the sides, turn your shoulders back and forth, spread your legs shoulder width apart and inhale and exhale;
- if you're lifting weights do it right - keep your back straight, don't make sudden movements, lift weights gradually;
- do more exercises for the spine and abdominal muscles;
- observe your posture, keep your back straight, do not slouch, sit and preferably walk with a book on your head;
- give up a soft bed and mattress - don't choose the softest but not the hardest mattress for good support for the lower back;
- several times a day, stand close to the wall so that your heels, buttocks, shoulder blades and back head touch it, standing there for a few minutes;
- do more sports to keep your back muscles in good shape, be it swimming, walking, skiing, yoga, and the like;
Gymnastics for the treatment of the lower back in men and women
If low back pain is minor, then to prevent them do the following exercises:
- Lie on your back, stretch your arms along your body, bend your legs slightly at the knees. Bend your legs to the left and slightly turn your head and torso to the right. Hold this for a few seconds. Then return to the starting position and repeat the exercise while tilting the leg to the other side. Do this exercise 10 times.
- Kneel. Place your hand on the chair in front of you. In this pose, arch your back up, then bend as much as you can. Repeat the exercise 5-10 times.
- Lie on your back and straighten your legs. Then raise your right leg 20 cm off the floor. Keep doing this until you feel tired. Do the same exercise with the other leg. Repeat this exercise 5 times for each leg.