It is always difficult to determine the exact cause of back pain. The network of bones, muscles, and connective tissue around the spine is such a complex mechanism that it is difficult to determine the cause on your own.
In medicine, there are several diseases that lead to the formation of back pain. Such symptoms have two forms of development:
- acute, which is expressed in the manifestation of severe pain, most often it occurs suddenly, for example, after an injury;
- chronic is expressed by a long course of the disease without pronounced symptoms, may appear after a certain period of time or be the result of injury.
Each of these forms has different degrees of severity, based on which, you can select the appropriate pills for back pain (lower back, spine, etc.).
Let's look at the most common causes that can lead to discomfort and discomfort.
Lifting heavy objects
Lifting heavy objects gives moreload on the spine. If such movements are systematic, then this can lead to a chronic form. As a rule, with heavy objects you need to be extremely careful, as there is a risk of serious damage. It is necessary to try to avoid sudden movements or turns of the back. However, if it was not possible to avoid this and your back already hurts, what pills can you take to numb the pain as much as possible? The most common drug is Diclofenac. It not only relieves painful spasms, but also has anti-inflammatory properties, which is very important, as there is a threat of damage to the spinal cord. Movalis, Nurofen are also quite effective.
However, you need to remember that if you have to carry or lift heavy objects in connection with work, that is, almost constantly, you must, if possible, maintain the correct posture and use auxiliary means. These can be special corsets, belts, etc., they are designed to ease the load on the back as much as possible.
Posture problems
Curvature of the spine in most cases leads to pain in the back. The initial stage of this disease is a violation of posture. In order to avoid such an unpleasant result, it is necessary to sit or stand with a straight back, keep your head high, straightening your shoulders as much as possible. Straight posture aligns the spine and provides support for the neck.
Most often, the first symptoms of this disease develop in the earlychildhood, from the moment the child starts school. Try to avoid slouching, keep your back straight for as long as possible, and take regular breaks during class.
As a rule, in adolescence, problems with the spine can be accompanied by pain. Then therapeutic exercises are prescribed in combination with medications. Painkillers for back pain relieve spasm, allowing you to move freely. The most common are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Their main task is to remove the inflammatory process, which is accompanied by unpleasant sensations. In such cases, the doctor prescribes Ibuprofen. It must be used clearly according to the instructions.
You can use weaker medicines, for example, Analgin. It is prescribed in combination with No-shpa or Papaverine. The latest drugs relieve severe muscle spasms, and the analgesic stops the inflammatory process.
Sports injuries
Exercise is good for he alth, but it often carries the risk of injury. Back pain is unfortunately a common condition among professional and amateur athletes. It is especially evident in athletes in sports such as alpine skiing, weightlifting and cycling. The resulting injury may jeopardize participation in competitions. Therefore, many athletes take strong painkillers for back pain.(tablets of tramadol or hydrocodone). As a rule, they (almost all) belong to narcotic painkillers. Taking such medications should take place under the close supervision of doctors, as there is a high probability of becoming addicted. For mild pains, "Codeine", "Propoxyphene" is often prescribed, for medium pains - a complex method that combines tablets with ointments, and for severe pains - "Methandone", "Morphy", "Fentanine".
Falling on your back
Falling carries a significant risk of back injury and can have serious consequences. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to prevent this. If you fall to the ground, there is a high probability of injuring your spine. You must follow basic safety precautions. However, if this has already happened, then you can take pills for back pain. Veral is perfect. It resists inflammatory, rheumatic and degenerative effects. Also, "Voltaren" is very effective in relieving pain, allowing you to lead a normal life. The active substance of this drug is diclofenac sodium. It is considered the most active in inhibiting the biosynthesis of prostaglandins. And this, in turn, will stop the inflammatory process, severe pain and even a possible fever.
Overvoltage
A very active lifestyle can lead to back strain. Such loads are possible when moving (disassembling, assembling and lifting furniture). Excessive exertion in a sport that involves repetitive activities such as jumping or throwing. In order to alleviate the general condition, you can take pills for pain in the back, lower back, spine. It is recommended to opt for non-steroidal drugs, preferably not very strong ones. Oddly enough, but with overvoltage, the simplest aspirin can quite effectively help. It has the necessary properties: anti-inflammatory and analgesic. Tablets such as "Citramon", "Indomethacin", "Askofen", "Chlotazol" and others can also become an alternative treatment.
Pregnancy
Women experience back pain during pregnancy, especially in the last stages. There are many ways to alleviate the general condition. Some women find it helpful to practice yoga or swimming. Heat packs and hot baths also soothe back pain during pregnancy. However, you can also take pills for back pain, or rather B vitamins. They effectively relieve inflammation from the nerve roots, normalize muscle innervation, and also improve tissue metabolism. The main drug is "Cyanocobalamin" (B12), and B1 and B6 are additional. The most common ones that are prescribed for pregnant women are Kombilipen and Milgamma.
Obesity
Being overweight puts more strain on the muscles surrounding the spine, and there is a high risk of developing back pain. Of course, it will not be possible to completely get rid of them until the patient loses excess fat mass. In the meantime, you can use pills for back pain. Obese people, as a rule, have many more diseases, such as arthritis, inflammation of the joints, gout, so it is recommended to take Dicloberl to make you feel better. It perfectly relieves inflammation and anesthetizes. However, this drug has side effects, including:
- severe headache;
- weakness and loss of consciousness;
- disorders of the digestive tract.
Therefore, you can take it only as directed by a doctor.
Main diseases of the spine
Back pain is sometimes associated with underlying conditions such as arthritis, sciatica and herniated discs. Rarely, it can be caused by an infection or tumor. If there is even the slightest suspicion of any of these diseases, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.
"Nimesulide" is taken for back pain. The tablets of this group are non-steroidal, have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. It can be taken only by adults and strictly according to an individually designed scheme. No less effective medicine is Movalis. Therapy with this drug is set to inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins, namely, they are the source of inflammation.
It must be remembered that if the back hurts, pills will not be able to completely cure the disease. You need to see a doctor, goa comprehensive examination, and only after that choose an alternative method of treatment.
