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Symptoms of back pain
1. Based on location
2. Based on duration
Common causes of back pain
1. Muscle and ligament strain or injury
2. Spinal structure problems
3. Conditions that cause referred pain (Referred Pain)
4. Infection
5. Tumors
How to deal with back pain
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Discomfort in the area
back
or waist often appears suddenly and interferes with daily activities.
Many people wonder why the back hurts?Check out the causes, symptoms and how to deal with them in this article.
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Back pain is a feeling of discomfort that appears along the lower back to the pelvic area.This condition can include a burning sensation, dull pain, sharp pain, stabbing sensation, or even radiate to the hips and legs.
For some people, this complaint is also accompanied by muscle stiffness, numbness, weakness, or muscle spasms which can be mild to very severe.Pain can worsen when standing for a long time, bending over, getting out of bed, or when doing certain activities.
In some cases, the pain appears and disappears, while in other cases it is persistent and increases in intensity over time.
This condition can be caused by various factors, ranging from minor injuries to more serious health problems.
In addition, a medical examination is often needed to find out the exact source of the problem.Reported from the page
Cleveland Clinic
Here are the symptoms, causes and ways to treat low back pain.
Symptoms of back pain
In general, symptoms of back pain are divided into several categories.The following is the explanation.
1. Based on location
– Upper to middle back pain, usually related to problems in the thoracic spine.
– Low back pain is the most common complaint because this area bears the greatest burden on the body.
2. Based on duration
– Acute: lasts less than 4 weeks.
– Subacute: lasts 4-12 weeks.
– Chronic: lasts more than 12 weeks.
Common causes of back pain
After understanding the general symptoms, here are several causes that can explain why the back hurts.
1. Muscle and ligament strain or injury
This is the most common cause.Injuries can occur due to:
– Lifting heavy objects
– Sudden turning movements of the body
– Bad posture while working
– Repetitive movements
Symptoms include muscle spasms, pain when moving, and difficulty standing up straight.
2. Spinal structure problems
Several conditions that affect the structure of the spine can trigger pain, including:
– Arthritis, including osteoarthritis and
ankylosing spondylitis
– Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) or pinched nerve
– Spinal stenosis, namely narrowing of the spinal canal
– Disc degeneration, decreased cushioning between bones due to age
– Spinal injury or fracture
– Scoliosis, abnormal curvature of the spine
Then, pain can spread to the hips, thighs, or legs.
3. Conditions that cause referred pain (Referred Pain)
Back pain does not always originate from the bones or muscles.Some internal organs can also send pain signals to the area, such as the following.
– Kidney stones can trigger severe pain that can spread from the waist to the stomach or groin.
– Kidney infection, usually accompanied by fever, chills and pain when urinating.
– Pancreatitis, gallbladder disorders, or urinary tract infections.
– Endometriosis and myoma in women, which often cause pelvic and low back pain.
4. Infection
Infections of the spine or surrounding tissue, such as the following:
– Vertebral osteomyelitis
– Spinal epidural abscess
Symptoms generally include ongoing pain accompanied by fever.
5. Tumors
Tumors in the spine or surrounding tissue can cause persistent pain, especially at night.
How to deal with back pain
Treatment depends on the cause.Several types of therapy and rehabilitation such as physiotherapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, and yoga can help treat symptoms.
The use of certain medications and medical procedures can also help.
Apart from that, back pain can also be treated with home treatments, such as the following:
– Warm compress to reduce stiffness
– Cold compress to reduce swelling
– Regular light stretching
– Maintain body posture when sitting and standing
In many cases, light movement is much more helpful than complete rest.
Well
Here are the symptoms, causes and ways to treat back pain.Hope it is useful.
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