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Back / spine
pain, causes, types and best exercises for prevention /
treatment of back Pain
The Spine Pain here refers to disorders and pains in the
spine, particularly in the waist region. This pain is commonly
called the low-backache. This pain could be spread over to
both sides of the waist and the hips. When the pain is acute,
it makes the patient almost an invalid for making any free
physical movement. In acute conditions, the patient is bed
ridden.
Most back pain is caused by strains and minor injury rather
than serious injury, and is often called 'simple back pain'.
Although the pain often comes suddenly and can be triggered by
a particular movement, the causes may have been building for
some time some of the commonest causes of stress and strain on
the spine are:
1.
slouching in
chairs
2.
driving in
hunched positions
3.
standing
badly
4.
lifting
incorrectly
5.
sleeping on
sagging mattresses
6.
being unfit,
and
7.
generally
overdoing it
Types of back pain
Disc
problems
A slipped disc
is when the soft part of the disc bulges through the circle of
connective tissue. This prolapse may push on the spinal cord
or on the nerve roots. However, it is worth noting that 20 per
cent of the population have slipped discs without experiencing
any noticeable symptoms.
The
term 'slipped disc' does not really describe the process
properly - the disc does not actually slip out of place, but
bulges out towards the spinal cord.
Sciatica
Sciatica is the term given to pain down the leg, which is
caused by irritation of the main nerve into the leg, the
sciatic
nerve. This pain tends to be caused where the
nerves pass through and emerge from the lower bones of the
spine (lumbar vertebrae)..
Facet joint
problems
Spine movement is made possible by joints between the
vertebrae consisting of two flat faces or facets on the bone.
If these degenerate, the two halves of the joint grate
painfully against each other.
Diseases
that can cause back pain
Some diseases can contribute to back pain and are likely to
need long-term treatment. But they're far less common than
minor damage to the back's muscles and ligaments. It's a good
idea to visit your GP if your back pain doesn't go away after
a week or so.
Osteoarthritis
This is a long-term degeneration of the joints, which makes
them less able to withstand stress. It's a wear-and-tear
problem that affects most of us as we get older and which can
give rise to pain in some cases.
Inflammatory joint diseases
There are many inflammatory diseases (e.g. ankylosing
spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis) that cause joints to
become inflamed and seize up. These diseases can either
directly affect the joints in the back, or cause problems with
other joints that lead to pain in the back.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak so they fracture
easily. The bones of the back and neck are often affected and
can become compressed. This is particularly common in women
who are post-menopause and can be influenced by diet and
hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Exercises to minimize problems with back pain
You can
minimize problems with back pain with exercises that make the
muscles in your back, stomach, hips and thighs strong and
flexible. Some people keep in good physical condition by being
active in recreational activities like running, walking, bike
riding, and swimming. In addition to these conditioning
activities, there are specific exercises that are directed
toward strengthening and stretching your back, stomach, hip
and thigh muscles.
Before
beginning any exercise program, you should discuss the program
with your doctor and follow the doctor's advice. It is
important to exercise regularly, every other day. Before
exercising you should warm up with slow, rhythmic exercises;
if you haven't exercised in some time, you can warm up by
walking. Inhale deeply before each repetition of an exercise
and exhale when performing each repetition.
See the best exercises for strengthen lower back
Below are some best yoga poses for strengthen the lower
back:
During
the first week, practice the following yoga asanas:
Pawan
Mukta Asana, Bhunga Asana, Shalabha Asana, Uttanpada Asana,
Shava Asana
From the second week onwards, the order of yoga practice
should be as mentioned below:
Pawan
Mukta Asana, Bhunga Asana, Shalabha Asana, Uttanpada Asana,
Ekpada Uttan Asana, Rechaka-Puraka Pranayama, Shava Asana
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Myth:
Most back pain is caused by a slipped disc.
Fact:
Only 1 to 3 percent of
low back pain
results from herniated, or slipped, discs.
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