Causes of Back Pain

Ever wake up in the morning with aches and pains in your back? Turns out hurting your back is no joke. Your back is an important part of your body and needs to be taken care of properly. Back pain is a common ailment that plagues a lot of people. It can range from moderate to excruciating pain. With that in mind, here are some ailments that can be causing you back problems:

Muscle Strain or Sprain

The most common type of back pain is a strain or sprain in the back muscles. This can happen after overusing muscles in your back. Strains refer to the tearing of muscles or tendons, while sprains refer to the tearing ligaments. Both can cause swelling, pain and sometimes muscle spasms. Also, over-exercising at the gym or lifting something heavy can cause this. Three ways to reduce this pain are to get plenty of rest, use a pain patch like the LidoSpot^TM Pain Patch, or use a moist heat pack.

Bulging or Ruptured Disc

Spinal discs are located between the vertebra and can serve as a shock absorber for any trauma to the spine. Aging, weight gain, smoking or repeated stress over time can make these discs protrude outward and tear. This can cause sharp pain in the lower back and can be very debilitating. If you experience this type of pain seek immediate medical attention.

Spine Osteoarthritis

There are many kinds of Osteoarthritis, as it can affect many different parts of the body. Like a bulging or rupture disc, spine osteoarthritis can happen from normal use of the spine overtime. Aging and weight gain are both contributors to the wearing away of cartilage in the spine. As the cartilage wears away, a throbbing pain in the back can occur. Once the cartilage is completely gone, joint stiffness and limited range of motion take form. Symptoms such as a repeated throbbing in the back should be looked at and handled by a medical professional.

Back pain is a very common experience to have. It can range from a minor inconvenience to a debilitating pain. With this wide of a range of pain it can be hard to pinpoint the exact cause and what should be done to improve the situation. It is best to consult your doctor and not try to diagnose it yourself.

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Article written by William Graves.