Spinal Stenosis Getting Worse? – What to Do About It
1 February 2023
Skip to content The lower back, also known as the lumbar spine, consists of the vertebrae labelled from L1 to L5. In this area, many bones, joints, nerves and ligaments are interconnected to provide crucial support and strength to the upper body.
However, the very complex nature of this area leaves it susceptible to injury and damage. This makes it one of the most common reasons for a doctor’s appointment in the world.
The lower back is responsible for providing support for daily activities. It allows you to twist and bend your back. The muscles in this area are also responsible for walking as they rotate your hips.
Lower back pain is categorized in three types. Namely acute pain, subacute low back pain and Chronic back pain.
The pain may also manifest in different forms, such as dull pain, sharp pain, severe pain and mild pain, for example.
Apart from the pain, there may be other symptoms that are present. These include stiffness, numbness and reduced range of motion.
There are many reasons for back pain to occur as the grind of the day can play a huge factor in damaging your spine. We will be going over some common reasons of why you might be experiencing back pain in the lumbar spine. That being said the 4 most common reason for lower back pain are:
You can use one or a combination of the following methods to treat, prevent, and manage back pain at home.
Back surgery may also be considered as an option for extreme cases where chronic low back pain has not responded to more conservative treatments, or when a person’s life is in danger, such as in the case of cauda equina syndrome, or severe trauma that damaged the vertebrae, spinal column, or even the spinal cord.
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