Many of our loved ones complain of back pain. Today, the so-called "rejuvenation" of certain diseases occurs, making themselves felt by the appearance of a similar symptom. Back pain on the left can occur both in an elderly person and in a person in the prime of life, regardless of gender and occupation. The most common cause of pain is associated with the lower back. Such back pain is called lower left or right lumbalgia. It can act as the main or concomitant disease and passes, as a rule, two months after the appearance. Very rarely, lumbalgia is a sign of any disease dangerous to a person’s life.
Conditionally, the causes of an unpleasant symptom can be divided into two categories. Primary back pain on the left may indicate pathological changes in the spinal column and instability of the spine. Most often, a similar problem is encountered by middle-aged women who have problems with overweight. Such pain tends to intensify with physical exertion, especially on the spine, or as a result of long walking or standing on legs.
Secondary back pain on the left occurs with a disease of the internal organs, the presence of infection, spinal injury, pelvic tumor (both benign and malignant). Among the main diseases accompanied by the occurrence of pain in the lower back: uterine fibroids, prostatitis, nephritis, endometriosis, pyelonephritis. A symptom such as back pain on the left in women often accompanies a menstrual cycle disorder or dysmenorrhea. The causes of this disease can be several: hormonal failure, infection of the reproductive system, etc. Violation of the menstrual cycle is a deviation, therefore, requires mandatory consultation of a specialist.
The appearance of back pain can be triggered by several factors:
- Excessive physical exertion on the spine and the body as a whole when visiting a gym or fitness club. If after playing sports an unpleasant symptom appears in the form of back pain, you should refuse training for a while, and in the future reduce the amount of the total load on the body.
- Leading a sedentary lifestyle. A modern office worker often suffers from back pain. Spending a working day at the computer contributes to an unpleasant symptom. In such cases, professional massage and outdoor walks help to get rid of the pain (provided that its appearance is not caused by the presence of any disease).
- Obesity. Overweight people have a lot of health problems. First of all, obesity affects the heart and spine. The only way to eliminate back pain in this case is to get rid of extra pounds, which should be carried out correctly and under the supervision of a nutritionist.
- Age. In women, the appearance of back pain may be associated with the onset of menopause and the development of osteoporosis - the destruction of bone tissue. During menopause, the female body begins to produce fewer sex hormones, against which osteoporosis develops. Gradual destruction of bones cannot be asymptomatic. One of the manifestations of this disease is the appearance of pain in the back.
Dull or sharp back pain on the left under the shoulder blade is evidence of neuralgia or osteochondrosis. Each disease is accompanied by certain signs. Neuralgia is characterized by the occurrence of muscle tension, unpleasant sensations in the heart, a burning sensation and goosebumps running along the spinal column. With osteochondrosis, in addition to back pain, frequent dizziness and numbness of the upper limbs are observed.
If you have back pain, you should not try to get rid of it yourself, using rubbing with painkillers, etc., since the treatment of the symptom completely depends on the cause that caused it. Painkillers will help temporarily eliminate the pain, but they are not able to cure the underlying disease, which undoubtedly progresses and can lead to a deplorable result. Entrust your precious health to an experienced professional.