Every third man and every fourth woman on Earth suffers from back pain. The main cause of back pain is a disorder in the structure of the spine. When overweight is also often there is acute pain in the lower back. Those who lead a sedentary lifestyle may develop a disease of the musculoskeletal system and, in particular, the spine.
What to do if there is acute pain in the lower back? If it appears during physical exertion, it is first necessary to eliminate the pain syndrome. You need to take painkillers - for example, ortofen, indomethacin, voltaren. These drugs reduce pain and reduce swelling in the back. The lumbar area should be fixed with a special professional belt or a long towel that is tied around the back.
Causes of lower back pain
Most often, acute lower back pain is associated with damage to the lumbosacral region. It also occurs if you stay in one position for a long time, with incorrect posture and heavy physical exertion, with prolonged work in a sitting or standing position.
Slightly less likely to cause acute painare diseases not associated with diseases of the spine and joints.
Diseases that cause low back pain:
- Lumbosacral sciatica - the root of the nerve extending from the spinal cord is pinched, and the nerve itself becomes inflamed. The pain can be both sharp and aching. Enhances her walking, torso, sudden movements.
- Lumbar osteochondrosis - the cartilaginous tissue of the lumbosacral part of the spine is damaged. Pain pulling, aching. Aggravated by sneezing, coughing, lifting weights.
- Herniated disc - protrusion or protrusion of part of the disc into the spinal canal. In this case, the fibrous ring is torn and the nucleus pulposus protrudes. When the symptoms of a hernia appear, the lower back hurts, the toes go numb, pain in the ankle joint appears.
- Myositis of the lumbar muscles - thickening of the muscles, when exposed to them, painful sensations appear. An acute form of myositis occurs if you get cold or sharply strain the muscle.
Acute low back pain treatment
Pain that lasts less than 3 months is acute pain. There is a good chance that it will disappear in a couple of weeks. If you follow these recommendations, in most cases, acute pain in the lower back will be significantly reduced.
- You need to give yourself a rest for 1-2 days. You should rest in a comfortable position: lying on your side with a pillow between your knees or with a pillow under your knees on your back, on the floor. Do not stay in one position for a long time. Every 2-3 hours you should rise for 10-20 minutes, then rest again incomfortable posture.
- If necessary, take painkillers (acetaminophen), anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, ibuprofen). They help if taken regularly, not when the pain gets worse.
- You can use a heating pad or take a warm shower every 2-3 hours for 15-20 minutes, or apply ice every 2-3 hours for 10-15 minutes.
- Return to normal activities as soon as possible: if you stay in bed for a long time, the muscles may weaken and the condition will worsen.
The best and easiest physical exercise for back pain is walking. Your doctor may also recommend specific exercises that strengthen the muscles that support your spine. Strengthening muscles improves posture, balances the body and reduces the chances of injury.
