Every third man and every fourth woman on Earth suffers from back pain. The main reason for the appearance of back pain is a violation in the structure of the spine. With excess weight, acute back pain also often appears . Those who lead a sedentary lifestyle can develop a disease of ODA and, in particular, the spine.
What to do if there is an acute low back pain? If it appears during physical exertion, it is first necessary to eliminate the pain syndrome. You need to take painkillers - for example, orthophene, 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 Low 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 improper posture and great physical exertion, with prolonged work in a sitting or standing position.
Slightly less often, the cause of acute pain is diseases that are not associated with diseases of the spine and joints.
Diseases that cause back pain:
- Lumbosacral radiculitis - the root of the nerve extending from the spinal cord is pinched, and the nerve itself becomes inflamed. The pain can be either acute or aching. Strengthens her walking, torso, sharp movements.
- Lumbar osteochondrosis - cartilaginous tissue of the lumbosacral spine is damaged. Pain pulling, aching. Strengthen when sneezing, coughing, lifting weights.
- Hernia of the intervertebral disc - loss or protrusion of part of the disc into the spinal canal. At the same time, the fibrous ring breaks and the gelatinous nucleus protrudes. When hernia symptoms appear, lower back hurts, toes go numb, pains appear in the ankle joint.
- Myositis of the lumbar muscles is a tightening of the muscles, when exposed to them, painful sensations appear. The acute form of myositis occurs if the muscle is supercooled or sharply strained.
Acute lower back pain: treatment
A pain that lasts less than 3 months is an acute pain. There is a high probability that it will disappear in a couple of weeks. If you follow the following recommendations, then in most cases, acute lower back pain will significantly decrease.
- You need to arrange 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. For a long time not to be in the same position. Every 2-3 hours, you should rise for 10-20 minutes, then rest again in a comfortable position.
- If necessary, painkillers (acetaminophen) and anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, ibuprofen) should be taken. They help if you take them regularly, and not when the pain intensifies.
- 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.
- As soon as possible, you should return to normal activity: if you stay in bed for a long time, the muscles can weaken, and the condition will worsen.
The best and simplest exercise for lower back pain is walking. The doctor may also recommend special exercises that strengthen the muscles that support the spine. Strengthening muscles improves posture, keeps the body in balance and reduces the chance of injury.