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Back Pain

Back pain can occur for a number of reasons, including injury, aging, poor physical fitness and bad habits. While acute back pain tends to go away with rest and rehabilitation, chronic back pain may require surgery and/or physical therapy.

What Are the Causes?

There are numerous causes of back pain. The most common examples include:

  • Spasms
  • Disk Breakdown
  • Ruptured disks
  • Tense muscles
  • Fractures
  • Sprains
  • Falls

Back pain can also be attributed to certain diseases and conditions, such as:

  • Fibromyalgia
  • Endometriosis
  • Infections
  • Kidney stones
  • Pregnancy
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Arthritis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Scoliosis

Treatments

Back pain treatments vary widely based on the cause, location and severity of the injury. Much of the time, people get better with rest. If the back pain is caused by poor posture, inappropriate lifting and other bad habits, behavioral changes and physical therapy can help. Structural damage and degenerative conditions often require surgery.

Preventing Back Pain

You can reduce your risk of experiencing back pain by exercising often to keep your muscles strong. You can also stretch your hamstrings to take pressure off your lower back. It's also important to maintain a healthy weight and lift with your legs whenever possible.

When to Seek Help

While most back pain is caused by minor muscle injuries, some symptoms are the result of more serious conditions. See a physician if you experience any of the following:

  • Fever
  • Weight loss when not dieting
  • Numbness in the legs
  • Difficulty urinating
  • Pain after an injury or fall
  • Severe pain that doesn't improve with rest
  • Tingling or numbness

A medical professional can conduct a number of tests to target the source of your back pain. He or she can also prescribe medications to reduce pain and other unpleasant symptoms.

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