Low Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) is a common experience in people of all age groups. There are many types of LBP , one of the most common nowadays is Postural LBP. Posture is the body’s attitude or positioning of the limbs while sitting or standing. Postural LBP is usually caused due to abnormal loading on the muscles, ligaments and joints. These abnormal loading if persists for a very long duration further causes alteration in our normal posture which can lead to pain and discomfort.
LBP based on duration can be classified into 3 subtypes
1. Acute LBP : Pain lasting for less than 6 weeks
2. Sub-acute LBP : Pain lasting between 6-12 weeks
3. Chronic LBP : Pain persisting for more than 12 weeks
Symptoms
Some common conditions that can cause sciatic nerve compression are:
Pain
This is the main symptom. Pain might develop after doing a certain activity or at the end of the day. Pain in this condition is usually felt as a constant ache.
Stiffness
Movements of the spine are restricted
Spasm
Sometimes lower back muscle spasm is seen, this is usually the protective mechanism of the body to prevent further damage.
Radiating pain
Sometimes pain might radiate to legs
Limitation in activities
Restricted activities like twisting or bending forward is noticeable. Pain usually increases when load increases like lifting heavy weights , long hours of driving etc.
Management
Physiotherapy has proved to be an effective treatment in case of Postural LBP. Seek help from a professional and get your spine checked. Treatment includes:
Hot or Ice packs : Hot packs or Ice packs for 10-15 mins helps in reducing the pain. Sometimes if you find one is better than the other , use that one for pain relief .
Electrotherapy machines : Various machines are used to lower down the pain by relaxing the muscles.
Individualized exercise programs to reduce muscle spasm , improve weakness and correct the posture eventually helps to stop the recurrence and completely cure the pain.
If the symptoms keep increasing, meet a professional as soon as possible.Book a demo session with us to understand the reason for your pain and know how your individualized program looks like.
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