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How many times the backache knocked us out? Probably more than one and yes it wasn’t pleasant. Not to mention that in some cases it can be so strong to the point of prevent us from making even the daily gestures simpler and more discounted.
The back is the area of the body that starts from the neck (back) up to the buttocks. It therefore includes several areas consisting, among other things, of muscles and bones that can be affected from inflammation. The immediate consequence, therefore, is the more or less intense pain, which may be localized or may branch off to other areas. And here is back pain, a widespread musculoskeletal disorder that knows no age.
Back pain indeed it is common in the population and can affect children, adults and the elderly, albeit for different reasons. And if an isolated case should not cause great concern, surely an eye should be paid to those instead cases that persist or that recur in a systematic way.
The remedies that can be adopted in case of back pain are different and depend on the cause that caused it to arise. The advice is to seek the advice of a specialist to undertake one as soon as possible personalized therapy that goes to treat the symptoms and eliminate the cause.
In case of back pain, in fact, waiting for the disorder to disappear on its own is not the most suitable way. On the contrary, the pain could increase and have repercussions on everyday life.
What are the causes behind back pain and what are the remedies to be taken? We talked about it with the Doctor Francesca Barosso, Physiotherapist with Master in Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health.
Causes
“The causes of back pain they are many and different from each other. Among the main ones we find:
- trauma;
- sudden movements (for example, the well-known “witch’s stroke”);
- degeneration of the intervertebral discs, which can lead to protrusions, hernias and muscle contractures.
Another common cause is incorrect posture taken during the day or when driving for long periods of time. Also it lifestyle affects the health of our back: for example, a sedentary lifestyle pays off the least flexible column, while obesity increases the load that the vertebrae have to bear. Finally, stress and anxiety can generate pain and tension in the back muscles, ”explains the doctor.
Our musculoskeletal system is strong, but also sensitive to incorrect postures maintained for some time and sudden (and wrong) movements. Moving correctly, thus avoiding overloading your back, is a good starting point to keep this annoying ailment away.
Symptoms
«Symptoms can vary greatly depending on the cause of the back pain. However i most common symptoms that can occur are:
- dull ache;
- muscle tension;
- feeling of stiffness;
- difficulty moving or even staying seated.
Furthermore, the manifestation of a burning pain that radiates to the buttocks or along the legs, it can indicate a nervous suffering », explains Dr. Barosso.
If the pain persists or becomes more intense, it is good to investigate to understand why it could not be more than a simple inflammation, but of a more serious problem.
Aftermath
“Untreated back pain it can become chronic and get worse as time goes on. In this case, back pain can be added to a widespread pain in the legs (for a potential involvement of the nervous structures), causing an even more intense disorder, postural damage, psychological stress and fear of carrying out any physical activity for fear of aggravating the situation “
Remedies
“In the initial phase, rest and warm compresses can relieve the symptoms of back pain. In the cases of more intense pain you can take drugs, after consultation with your doctor. In the presence of back pain it is however recommended to rely on physiotherapy sessions. The physiotherapist can in fact intervene promptly with a specific treatment through:
- manual and instrumental therapy;
- joint mobilizations;
- muscle strengthening;
- massage therapy;
- educational advice;
- modifications of the athletic gesture.
Finally, it is important to point out that simple lifestyle changes they allow you to prevent back pain, such as maintaining your ideal weight, avoiding incorrect postures, strengthening the muscles of the trunk and improving the mobility of the back through stretching exercises », concludes the expert.
Prevention therefore remains the first weapon available to avoid the onset of back pain. Otherwise, you can act with remedies that take into account the causes that triggered it.
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