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Back Pain- How To Deal With It by Engineer11985(m): 9:54pm On Apr 15, 2018
Back pain complaints is becoming a common problem people experience at some point in their life. Back pain wouldn't just set on, one or two triggers might just be culprit for that agonizing pain you're experiencing. Back pain may be triggered by bad posture while sitting or standing, bending awkwardly, or lifting incorrectly.

It's quite disturbing to hear younger ones below 20-35 years old, complaning of backpain. People who are above 40 years predominantly, suffer back pain. Experts say that back pain is associated with the way our bones, muscles and ligaments in our backs work and connect together.

Note:Pain in the lower back may be linked to the bony lumbar spine, discs between the vertebrae, ligaments around the spine and discs, spinal cord and nerves, lower back muscles, abdomen and pelvic internal organs, and the skin around the lumbar area. Pain in the upper back may be due to disorders of the aorta, tumors in the chest, and spine inflammation.
Causes of Back pain

The human back is composed of a complex structure of muscles, ligaments, tendons, disks and bones - the segments of our spine are cushioned with cartilage-like pads called disks. A man with visible spine holds his back.

The most common causes of back pain are:


Strained muscles
Strained ligaments
A muscle spasm

Things that can lead to strains or spasms include:

Lifting something improperly
Lifting something that is too heavy
The result of an abrupt and awkward movement

Structural problems - the following structural problems may also result in back pain:

Ruptured disks - each vertebra in our spine is cushioned by disks. If the disk ruptures there will be more pressure on a nerve, resulting in back pain.
Bulging disks - in much the same way as ruptured disks, a bulging disk can result in more pressure on a nerve.
Sciatica - a sharp and shooting pain that travels through the buttock and down the back of the leg, caused by a bulging or herniated disk pressing on a nerve.
Arthritis - patients with osteoarthritis commonly experience problems with the joints in the hips, lower back, knees and hands. In some cases spinal stenosis can develop, which is the term used to describe when the space around the spinal cord narrows.
Abnormal curvature of the spine - if the spine curves in an unusual way the patient is more likely to experience back pain. An example is scoliosis, a condition in which the spine curves to the side.
Osteoporosis - bones, including the vertebrae of the spine, become brittle and porous, making compression fractures more likely.
Cancer of the spine - a tumor located on the spine may press against a nerve, resulting in back pain.
Infection of the spine - if the patient has an elevated body temperature (fever) as well as a tender warm area on the back, it could be caused by an infection of the spine.
Other infections - pelvic inflammatory disease (females), bladder, or kidney infections may also lead to back pain.
Sleep disorders - individuals with sleep disorders are more likely to experience back pain, compared to others.
Bad mattress - if a mattress does not support specific parts of the body and keep the spine straight, there is a greater risk of developing back pain.
Read on: http://www.healthymen101.com/2018/04/09/back-pain-how-to-deal-with-it/

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