Lower back pain is one of the foremost reasons of illness and nearly everybody experiences this pain at least once in their life span. Back pain is a medical issue which has been a major cause to lack of physical activity and missed work, that is damaging in supporting quality of life. The lumbar spine or lower back, is an extraordinarily well-organized structure, located behind the abdomen from the rib cage to the pelvis, which interconnects ligaments, muscles, nerves and bones. The structure provides sustenance, strength, and elasticity. However, this complex structure also leaves the low back vulnerable to wound and aching. There are activities which can lead to putting you at risk of Lower Back Pain, but one can take measures to avert pain. The lumbar spine supports the upper body and provides agility for daily movements such as bending forward and rotation of the hips.
Signs of Lower Back Pain:
- Dull or shooting pain
- Pain that travels to your hips, legs and feet
- Pain that triggers after sitting for long
- Pain that deteriorates while walking, bending and lifting
- A shooting pain when you wake and gets better once you start with daily activities
Signs that require urgent attention:
- Immediate pain after an injury or an accident
- Loss of bowel or bladder control
- Weakness in the leg
- Back pain along with high fever
- Pain persists while coughing or urinating
- Numbness in the legs
- Pain running from the hips down one leg
- If you are above 50 and your back starts paining, it could be a sign of osteoporosis
The treatment of the back pain depends on the particular condition; the cause of the pain is identified using a number of tests which an orthopedic doctor will prescribe. The pain may get worse day by day; it is advisable to get it treated at the earliest as it restricts your daily movements. Consult our team of health care provider at Bansal Global Hospital.
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