TIM
Health
eMagazine
& Wellness
Vol.2 Issue 3
Fit on
Board
Back pains—and how
we can help ease its
burdens
M
ost commonly, mechanical issues
and soft-tissue injuries are the
cause of low back pain. These
injuries can include damage to the
intervertebral discs, compression
of nerve roots, and improper
movement of the spinal joints.
Causes of sprain and strain include:
*Lifting a heavy object, or twisting the spine
while lifting.
*Sudden movements that place too much stress
on the low back, such as a fall.
*Poor posture over time.
*Sports injuries, especially in sports that involve
twisting or large forces of impact.
Back pain is one of the everyday ailments that we
have to confront. And, contrary to the notion that
it is only one kind, there are several types of back
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pains which are:
1.Ruptured, bulging or dislocated disks: disks act
as cushions between each vertebrae in your spine.
Often these get pressed on a nerve, dislocate or
rupture, leading to back pain.
2.Muscle or ligament strain: when your muscles
can easily be sprained if you repeatedly lift heavy
objects or make sudden awkward movements or
twists. Once the swelling goes down, the pain is
relieved.
3.Structural irregularities: this takes place if you
are likely to become a victim of back pain if your
spine curves abnormally. One condition that can
cause irregularities in the spine is scoliosis, which
causes the spine to curve to one side and can range
from moderate to severe.
4.Arthritis: a major cause of back pain as it affects
your lower back. Spinal stenosis, an arthritis-related