The Lifestyle Changes for Easing Back Pain
At some stage in our lives, about 80% of us will experience lower back pain. Fortunately, it typically gets better on its own with lower back pain (LBP). It can, however, become an irritating chronic condition for others.
Lower back pain is a symptom, not a diagnosis. The underlying medical cause of lower back pain can't always be determined without taking help from back specialist, but we can try to describe the root problems as much as possible.
We will start by getting your medical history if you come to our office with back pain. And we're going to do a physical test. We can do some additional tests if necessary.
Acute Pain in the Lower Back
In a few days or weeks, LBP usually gets better. There are cases we call acute LBP. It is typically hard to classify the causes of acute LBP. 'Strain' or 'sprain' is sometimes the cause, indicating muscle or ligament-related pain. Usually, because it goes away in a matter of days to weeks, we do not need to find the root cause.
Chronic Pain in the Lower Back
We call it chronic lower back pain when LBP lasts more than three months (CLBP). It is difficult to diagnose the causes of CLBP. We should still strive to discover the triggers, though.
The diligent method of identifying the trigger will help ensure that there is no disease that is life-threatening. We may remove paralysis issues or become wheelchair bound. We should also establish that, even though you are in pain, you can continue to function and exercise.
You may be required to have a full history of patients. We will perform a physical examination and, if appropriate, imaging tests, such as MRI or CT scans. Specialized testing will assist us in determining the causes of chronic LBP.
Lower Back Pain Prevention
By making these healthy lifestyle changes, you will decrease the likelihood that you experience lower back pain.
To keep your body weight within a safe range, eat healthy.
To keep your back muscles fit and flexible, get daily exercise.
Avoid extended sitting.
Maintain a healthy stance when you rest.
Using correct lifting techniques (lift with your legs rather than your back).
Stop bending and turning regularly. In particular, stop bending, twisting and raising simultaneously (like shoveling snow).
Stop conditions that vibrate the spine for long periods of time.
Get ample sleep every day.
Quit smoking.
If you have depression and/or anxiety, explore ways to treat it with your health care specialist.
When do you see a back specialist?
See your health care clinician or a back specialist if you have back pain that doesn't improve after around six weeks.
Immediately see a doctor if:
The suffering is unbearable.
You experience numbness or weakness in the leg.
Bladder or bowel control is difficult for you to control.
See us at Oklahoma Pain Treatment Centers for having a control on your back pain.
**Disclaimer: This blog post does not establish terms of a doctor-patient relationship and is not intended to be taken as a doctor's advice.
