Back Pain

The complaint of low back pain is among the most common medical problems. To begin on the positive side, patients should understand that most episodes of back pain resolve, and usually within a few weeks. Unfortunately, back pain can be among the most difficult and frustrating problems for patients and their physicians.

Understanding the cause of back pain is the key to proper treatment. Because back pain is sometimes difficult to treat, a better understanding of the causes of this problem will help patients recover from back pain.

Causes of Back Pain

Loin muscle Strain

Muscle strains are the most common cause of back pain. Patients may or may not remember the original event that triggered their muscle, but the good news is that most episodes of back pain from muscle strains resolve completely within a few weeks.

Ruptured disc

A ruptured intervertebral disc, also called a Herniated Disc, is another common cause of back pain. How you treat the back pain from a Herniated Disc depends on the individual and situation.

Discogenic Backache

Discogenic back pain believed to be a common cause of back pain. Discogenic back pain cist the result of damage to intervertabral disk, but without disc herniation. Diagnosis of discogenic back pain may require use of a disco-gram.

Spinal stenos is

Spinal stenosis causes back pain in the aging population. As we get older, can become narrow spinal canal, partly due to arthritis and other conditions. If the spinal canal becomes too tight, back pain can be the result.

Lumbar spine Arthritis

Gout usually affects the joints such as knees and fingers. Dog arthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the small joints of the spine. Arthritis in the spine can cause back pain with movement.

Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis causes back pain because adjacent vertebra become unstable and begin to "slip". The most common cause of spondylolisthesis is due to degenerative changes causing loss of the normal stabilizing structures of the spine. If the spine becomes unstable enough, back pain can be a problem.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis can cause a range of orthopedic problems and general discomfort. Back pain from osteoporosis is usually related to compression fracture of vertebra. Osteoporosis causes weak bones and can lead to these fractures.

Back pain

The most frustrating aspect in treatment of back pain is that there is no "magic bullet". Most individuals recover completely, simply to avoid pressure on their spine. Patients often experience the help of ice, heat and medicine. If the basic steps do not relieve back pain, the next step is to seek medical evaluation. Depending on the symptoms and length of the problem, your doctor can properly organize a treatment plan.

When should I go to my doctor for back pain?

As mentioned earlier, most episodes of back pain within a few days, and has completely resolved within a few weeks. If you have new back pain, you should contact your doctor to see if you need further evaluation. There are also some warning signs which may indicate a problem that requires immediate evaluation:

o back pain persists beyond a few days

o Your back pain wake you at night

o Your have difficulty controlling your bowel or bladder

o You have fever, chills, sweats, or other signs of infection

o other unusual symptoms