Causes Of Backache

Backache is such a non-specific symptom that it can be caused by many different reasons. From how intensely the back hurts in the lumbar region, whether it is constant or periodic, primary or secondary, there may be reasons that cause it: See here to know more about backache.

Chronic pain:

Osteomyelitis;

Ankylosing spondylitis;

Deforming spondylosis;

Growth diseases - scoliosis;

Infectious lesions of intervertebral discs and vertebrae, osteoporosis;

Primary tumors and metastatic tumors of the spinal cord, vertebrae.

Acute pain:

Spondyloarthritis;

Pathology of the hip joint;

Spinal epiduritis;

Protrusion of intervertebral discs in the lumbar region;

Osteocondritis of the spine;

Acute intervertebral hernia;

Acute sprains, vertebral fractures;

Lumbago, sciatica;

Acute disorders of the spinal circulation - stroke;

Acute pyelonephritis.

Irradiating pain in certain diseases of the internal organs.

After excluding diseases of internal organs, it is necessary to contact a neurologist to establish the exact cause of back pain by examining and talking with a doctor, and then additional examination methods.

Low back pain can occur if you:

Are overweight;

You are pregnant or have recently given birth;

Spend a lot of time driving a car or computer;

Lead a predominantly sedentary or erect lifestyle;

Do dynamic physical labor with a sharp change in body position (especially if your specialty is associated with heavy physical activity);

Overloading yourself in the gym;

Are fond of summer cottage work;

Have reached postmenopause, which is conducive to the development of osteoporosis.

Sleep With A Backache

Mattresses, as objects that are directly related to our backs, are very different: some are really very good, others are categorically unsuitable. You will not get objective information when buying a mattress, even if the label says “posture preservation”, “medicinal” or “orthopedic”. Meanwhile, there is one simple rule to help you make your choice: the harder the mattress, the better. About 15 years ago, four different types of mattresses were tested on volunteers who were ready to try their effect on their own sore back.

The absolute majority of votes was received by a hard hair mattress: after sleeping on it for two weeks, the "testers" noted a noticeable relief of their suffering. The second place was taken by ... water mattresses. But what if you are already accustomed to sleeping on a hard mattress, do you have to leave home for a few days or weeks? What bed awaits you at the hotel where you will have to stay? To protect yourself from a squeaky sagging mesh or a squeezed foam mattress, we advise you to get a portable folding board - there are some! - which you can put between the hotel mattress and the spring net without worrying about your back.

Sports For Backache

Exercising can both positively and negatively affect your back. There are sports that are very good for your back. Swimming, hiking or hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing. All these sports can be practiced without making sudden sudden movements - jerking and twisting of the body, avoiding awkward falls.

It is believed that no sport can hurt you if you practice it in moderation. Of course, a lot depends on the nature of the disease, if you have one, and on the degree of its severity. Still, most podiatrists agree that a person with a back pain should not do gymnastics, weightlifting, soccer, and rowing - they are the most dangerous for you.

Back Supports And Other Devices

Additional overhead "backs" that follow the contours of the lower back. They can be made from different materials, some of them are inflatable so you can take them on the road. With such a "back", you always sit comfortably without feeling tired and maintaining good posture.

Lumbar cushions made of lightweight porous materials. Some of them are more like a pillow. All types of bolsters serve the same purpose: they are placed under the lower back when you are sitting in a chair.