Back pain

A common cause of back pain is physical injury, such as pulled or torn muscles. These types of injuries can result from improper weight lifting, falls, car accidents or other incidents. Symptoms of back pain associated with physical injuries may be immediate or may take several days to occur.

Back pain can also result from spinal problems such as bulging vertebrae, herniated discs, spinal arthritis or spinal canal stenosis. These problems are more commonly diagnosed in older people but can occur in people of any age.

A sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise contribute to back pain. Long hours spent in front of a computer screen, lack of physical activity and poor posture often affect the condition of the back muscles and spine. As a result, people who work sedentary jobs have an increased risk of back pain.

Incorrect posture is another common cause of back pain. Carrying a heavy backpack on one shoulder, walking leaning forward or sitting in an uncomfortable position can lead to back pain. Postural habits are often introduced by everyday activities and it is important to be aware of them in order to eliminate them.

Obesity is one of the risk factors for back pain. Excess body weight can put pressure on the spine and back muscles, leading to pain. Obesity also affects posture and can exacerbate back problems.

Spinal problems increase with age. They are particularly noticeable after the age of 60. 

Whatever the cause of your back pain, doctors recommend that you see a physiotherapist. Exercises performed with a physiotherapist aim to improve muscle strength and flexibility and improve posture. The physiotherapist may perform massage, use cryotherapy, which is cold therapy, or thermotherapy, which is heat therapy. Physiotherapy exercises help to strengthen the back muscles, which provides relief from back pain.

They are the quickest way to combat back pain, which we usually reach for even before consulting a doctor. If we suffer from intractable pain, doctors recommend paracetamol, as well as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The biggest advantage of NSAID preparations is their additional anti-inflammatory effect. 

The least popular treatment method, but one that more and more patients complaining of back pain are discovering. Acupuncture is a method of Chinese medicine that involves pricking specific points on the body with needles. According to Chinese medicine, acupuncture helps to treat back pain by restoring the energy balance in the body.

Treatment will not have its effect if we maintain incorrect posture. Work on your posture when you work (especially if you do your work in front of a computer) and make sure you relax your muscles after a hard day of doing physical work.