What You Will Learn!
- epidemiology
- normal spinal anatomy and physiology
- spinal degeneration
- acute trauma
- chorionic pathological changes
Description
Back pain is a very common problem that can affect people of all ages. It can range from a dull ache to a sharp, stabbing pain. Back pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
Muscle strains or sprains
Disc problems, such as herniated discs
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Poor posture
Heavy lifting
Obesity
Pregnancy
Most back pain is acute, meaning it lasts for a short period of time. However, some back pain can be chronic, meaning it lasts for 12 weeks or more.
There are a number of things you can do to help prevent back pain, such as:
Maintaining good posture
Exercising regularly
Maintaining a healthy weight
Lifting objects properly
Using good ergonomics at work
If you do experience back pain, there are a number of things you can do to relieve the pain, such as:
Applying heat or ice
Taking over-the-counter pain medication
Getting massage therapy
Doing stretching exercises
If your back pain is severe or does not improve with home treatment, it is important to see a doctor to determine the underlying cause and get appropriate treatment.
How to ease back pain yourself
Back pain often improves on its own within a few weeks. There are things you can do to help speed up your recovery.
Do
stay active and try to continue with your daily activities
take anti-inflammatory medicine like ibuprofen – paracetamol on its own is not recommended for back pain but it may be used with another painkiller
use an ice pack (or bag of frozen peas) wrapped in a tea towel to reduce pain and swelling
use a heat pack (or hot water bottle) wrapped in a tea towel to relieve joint stiffness or muscle spasms
try doing some exercises and stretches for back pain
Don’t
do not stay in bed for long periods of time
Who Should Attend!
- every one